William John Wollter Jr.

June 30, 1945 - October 10, 2018

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William John Wollter Jr., 73, of rural Morenci, died late Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at his home, following a brief illness. Born June 30, 1945, in Morenci, he was the son of the late William John and Katherine (Eldredge) Wollter. Bill graduated from Morenci Area Schools in 1963 and was a self-employed contractor in the steel building industry. He married Fleurette M. (Robinson) Slayton on January 20, 2018 at the Morenci First Congregational Church. In addition to being a member of the First Congregational Church, Bill was a member of the 32nd Order of Masons in Adrian, the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and the Sierra Club. He enjoyed fishing and loved hunting. His hunting adventures took him all over the world to places including Alaska, Europe and on an African Safari. Bill was a man of conviction who readily shared his beliefs. A friend to all, he enjoyed socializing and most importantly enjoyed time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Fleurette; his children, Kristina (Eric) DeMeritt of Ocean Springs, MS, Kandice Jarrell (and Roy Speiser) of Morenci, Billi Jo (Arthur) Erbskorn, also of Morenci; two step-daughters, Danielle Slaughter of Morenci and Adrienne Slaughter of Seattle, WA; a sister, Patricia Houttekier of Morenci; 4 grandchildren, Jacquie, Nick, Benett, and Emmett; and 2 great-grandchildren, Max and Roman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jim Jarrell; brother-in-law, Dwight Houttekier; and two granddaughters, Atlee Jordan and Chaney Parker DeMeritt. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the Morenci First Congregational Church with Pastor Greg Morrison officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 p.m. A luncheon will be provided after the service at the church. Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to the care of Eagle Funeral Home in Morenci. Memorial contributions in honor of William are suggested to the Morenci Kiwanis Club.

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William John Wollter Jr.

June 30, 1945 - October 10, 2018

William John Wollter Jr., 73, of rural Morenci, died late Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at his home, following a brief illness. Born June 30, 1945, in Morenci, he was the son of the late William John and Katherine (Eldredge) Wollter.

Bill graduated from Morenci Area Schools in 1963 and was a self-employed contractor in the steel building industry. He married Fleurette M. (Robinson) Slayton on January 20, 2018 at the Morenci First Congregational Church. In addition to being a member of the First Congregational Church, Bill was a member of the 32nd Order of Masons in Adrian, the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and the Sierra Club.

He enjoyed fishing and loved hunting. His hunting adventures took him all over the world to places including Alaska, Europe and on an African Safari. Bill was a man of conviction who readily shared his beliefs. A friend to all, he enjoyed socializing and most importantly enjoyed time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Fleurette; his children, Kristina (Eric) DeMeritt of Ocean Springs, MS, Kandice Jarrell (and Roy Speiser) of Morenci, Billi Jo (Arthur) Erbskorn, also of Morenci; two step-daughters, Danielle Slaughter of Morenci and Adrienne Slaughter of Seattle, WA; a sister, Patricia Houttekier of Morenci; 4 grandchildren, Jacquie, Nick, Benett, and Emmett; and 2 great-grandchildren, Max and Roman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jim Jarrell; brother-in-law, Dwight Houttekier; and two granddaughters, Atlee Jordan and Chaney Parker DeMeritt.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the Morenci First Congregational Church with Pastor Greg Morrison officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 3:00 p.m. A luncheon will be provided after the service at the church.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to the care of Eagle Funeral Home in Morenci.

Memorial contributions in honor of William are suggested to the Morenci Kiwanis Club.

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