William Clyde Lindmier

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William Clyde Lindmier was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on April 22. His death occurred in Douglas at the age of 95 where he had resided.
His parents were William Clyde Lindmier, Sr. and Mabel Tallman Lindmier. The family moved to Wyoming in 1916 where they homesteaded near Lost Springs. The senior Lindmier moved to Douglas and began a plumbing business in 1938.
William served with the U.S. Navy in World War 2 between 1944 and 1946.  In May 1947, he began work on the Burlington Route railroad as a fireman until November of that year. He loved railroading but said that it reminded him too much of the navy. He joined his father’s Douglas Plumbing and Heating company where he remained until 1963 when he started Bill’s Plumbing. When he retired from his plumbing business Bill and Irene moved to Harris Park where they enjoyed many years.
He married Irene V. Manning on June 23, 1948 in Douglas. To that marriage three children were born, Robert W., Thomas A., and Jeffrey L. Lindmier.   

Survivors include his youngest brother David Lindmier and his wife Virginia, sons, Robert (Dorothy) Lindmier, Thomas (Connie) Lindmier, and Jeffrey (Cindy) Lindmier; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Irene Lindmier, both parents, two sisters V. Virginia Swan and Ruth E. Grant.
A Memorial is planned May 21, Friday, 2 p.m.  at the Douglas Cemetery for both WC Lindmier, Jr. “Bill” and Irene Vivian Lindmier “Irene”. For further details and information you may  contact Jeff or Bob Lindmier.
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Memorial contributions may be made to the  Railroad Museum in Douglas, 121 Brownfield Road, Douglas, WY 82633, specify the "Save the Train" account in memory of William C. Lindmier, Jr.