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William J. ‘Bill’ Lahmann

William J. “Bill” Lahmann, 74 of Sullivan, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on December 14, 1942 in Hamilton Hollow in Washington County to Chester and Dolly (Studdard) Lahmann. He attended grade school at Hamilton Hollow (one-room school) and high school in Sullivan. Bill went to work in St. Louis at age 16 to help his family. He learned the pipefitting trade and continued working as a Fitter for the next 44 years and held ASME certifications in welding; many of those years with Local #562 as a job foreman. He started with Waldo Mechanical and went on to work for various major contractors through the Midwest. Bill retired from the Fitters in 2004.

On September 29, 1984, Bill was married to Rosemary Bass-Key and they recently celebrated 33 years of marriage together. Bill loved horses and was past president of the Sullivan Saddle Club. He loved hunting, boating on the rivers, shooting pool and listening to old country music including Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton of which he owned a full-size replica in his shop. He enjoyed having friends stop by his shop to build or repair things; whether it was a 500-gallon smoker grill or being creative with truck bodies. Bill was known as a great Dad to his daughters and will be missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends.

Bill is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Bass-Key) Lahmann of Sullivan; three daughters, Elizabeth Nichols of Sullivan; Kimberly Lahmann of Bland and Cortney Lahmann of Lebanon; one stepson, Christopher Key and wife Melissa of Florida; one stepdaughter, Bethany Key of Union, MO; 10 grandchildren, Rebekah Nichols, Nathan McGraw and Ashli McGraw all of Sullivan; Brittany Halaska and husband Jon of Bridgeton; Chelsea Key of St. Ann; Gabby Key and Samantha Duquette both of Florida; Nick Milham and wife Holli of Kansas City, MO; Candice West and Chasity Kohler both of Union; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Daniel Lahmann and wife Kit of Sullivan; Chester Lahmann and wife Bonnie of Sullivan; Donnie Lahmann and wife Nancy of Arkansas; one sister, Peggy Wagner of Utah; sister-in-law, Wanda Lahmann of Sullivan; long-time friend, Dan Palmer; his beloved dog, Ouise’; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Dolly (Studdard) Lahmann; and one brother, David Lahmann.

Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with full military honors at 5 p.m. Cremation will follow.

Friends may send condolences to the Lahmann family online at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and Bourbon, MO.

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