William F.

Guillaume

Born in Sioux City, IA in 1932, Bill was the fifth of seven sons of Mabel and Fred Guillaume. He passed peacefully on Nov 6, 2026.

Bill joined the Army after high school and served in the Panama Canal Zone during the Korean War. He married Nancy Schindel, his high school sweetheart, in 1953.

Bill attended Iowa State University on the GI Bill. He graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1959, and an MS in Sanitary Engineering in 1960.

He was employed by Sherman Smith & Associates (IA) from 1960-1965, and The Connecticut Water Company until 1997, when he retired as Vice President of Engineering and Planning.

Bill and Nancy relocated to Central Florida where Nancy could have a swimming pool, and Bill could continue his life-long commitment to clean water as her pool guy.

Renamed by their grandchildren, “Goopy” and “Goomy” hosted family gatherings where everyone enjoyed her cooking and baking while he lovingly entertained their grandchildren.

Bill’s devotion to his grandchildren was only surpassed by his devotion to Nancy through her health challenges. Their journey together ended at Lutheran Haven in Oviedo, FL when Nancy passed away in 2021.

Bill is survived by their children Dennis (Lorraine) of Minnesota, Debra (Robert) of Connecticut, and Gael (Thomas) of Florida. As well as the "Apples of Their Eye," 5 grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

A private celebration of life will be held at the family’s convenience. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (Alzheimer's Association ) or Lutheran Haven (lutheranhaven.org).

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