To view a livestream of the service please access https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas

William 'Bill' D. Brunnemeyer, 78, Minot and formerly of Rock Lake, ND, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 15, 2020 in a Minot hospital.

William was born June 20, 1942 in Rolla, ND to William D. and Mathea (Moen) Brunnemeyer.  He grew up in Rock Lake, ND and graduated from Rock Lake High School in 1960. He continued his education at Minot State College and the Wahpeton State School of Science.

Bill joined the North Dakota National Guard in the '60s and farmed in Virginia Township of Towner County with his father. Bill continued farming for several years after his father passed away in 1974.

Bill was united in marriage to Lenora (Carlstom) on November 8, 1975 in Fargo, ND.  They lived on the farm until 1985.  They spent the next six years between Devils Lake and Rock Lake, where he worked to support his family and later attended Lake Region State College.  Bill graduated in 1991, with the first class that had specialized training in flight simulation.

Bill and his family moved to Rome, in central New York State, to work at Griffiss AFB in August of 1991. After a four-year stay, they followed Bill's job in flight simulation back to his North Dakota roots in 1995 with a move to Minot.  He retired from his position at the Minot AFB on December 26, 2014.

Bill was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Minot where he served as a greeter, manager of the soundboard and member of XYZ for many years. He served the community of Rock Lake as a member of the Development Corporation and as a member of the local board for Cenex.  He also supported the National Farmers Organization for many years. Bill enjoyed reading, especially Louis L'Amour books and time spent traveling with their motorhome to Arizona and other camping destinations.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Lenora Brunnemeyer, Minot; children William David  Brunnemeyer IV (Benjamin Brugman) Mesa, AZ, Daniel Brunnemeyer (Sarie LeClair) Lansford, ND, Bryan  Brunnemeyer (Apoll Bautista) Duluth, MN and Ryan Brunnemeyer, Minot, ND; sister Sandra Hallaway, Devils Lake, ND along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, sister Linda Oberlander and brothers-in-law Curtis Hallaway and Robert Oberlander.

Service to Honor William 'Bill' Brunnemeyer: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at First Baptist Church, Minot, ND.  Social distancing and face coverings are required to attend. To view a livestream of the service please access https://www.mtmsales.net/thomas
Interment:  Ellison Cemetery, rural Rock Lake, ND at a later date.
Visitation:  Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until the start of the service at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Minot.
In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are preferred.

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