William Kordsmeier, Jr. Obituary (1955 - 2022)

William M. "Billy" Kordsmeier, 67, of Morrilton, AR passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 with his wife of 47 years lovingly by his side. Billy was born on February 18, 1955 to the late Bill and Lorine Kordsmeier. He was the first of their nine children. Billy graduated Sacred Heart High School in 1973. Even before graduating high school, he started working at Maus Implement as a tractor technician. He stayed until 2015, when illness forced his early retirement. There wasn't any piece of machinery that Billy could not fix. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, church choir, Knights of Columbus Council 5209, and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He would volunteer his time at the church performing tasks such as changing light bulbs, training altar boys, driving the bus for youth events, and putting up lights in the annual SH Bazaar. Parishioners would be greeted by him opening the door before Mass every Sunday when he was able to attend. He was a dedicated Father who loved his children and family. He would work tirelessly to ensure his kids had a path to pursue their goals. Both of his children received college degrees. He took joy in all things related to John Deere tractors, Ford cars, music, the show MASH, and it was rare to see him without a Dr. Pepper. He was also an avid ham radio operator. He enjoyed science-fiction as exemplified by his love of Star Trek that has been passed on to his children and others they have interacted with. His affection for Star Trek will "live long and prosper." Billy is survived by wife: Patricia Kordsmeier, daughter: Ginny Murray and her husband Chaz Murray of Morrilton, son: William M. Kordsmeier III of Selma, TX, grandson: airman SSgt. Austin Murray of Cherry Hill, NJ. sisters: Beverly (Frankie) Deaver, Linda Lea, and Annie (Mark) Hoelzeman, brothers: Bernie (Kelly) Kordsmeier, Paul Kordsmeier, Fred (Kathy) Kordsmeier, Walter (Barbi) Kordsmeier, and Doug (Carole) Kordsmeier, sisters-in-law: Cleva Lee Petty, Sharon (David) Mcghee along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, and in-laws: Alva Lee and Mary Petty, brother in-law: Scott Lea and sister-law: Debra Kordsmeier. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, July 21 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Service and arrangements are by Neal's Rosewood Funerals & Cremation 1715 E. Harding St. Morrilton, AR 72110. www.rosewoodcremation.com.