William H. Lesmeister, 91, of Vero Beach, died June 26, 2009, at Palm Garden of Vero Beach. He was born in St. Louis and lived in Vero Beach for 54 years.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran, serving in World War II. Before retirement, he worked as a pipefitter, for the union Local 630, and retired in 1979. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Berenice; daughters, Rosalie Mefford, of Crane, Mo., and Catherine Thomas, of Vero Beach; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 22594, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. Private services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.