William Earnest Koontz Sr. Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of William Earnest Koontz Sr. of Rolla, Missouri. William, born on January 4, 1954, passed away on October 20, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Earnest Koontz Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember William for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. William’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin E. Koontz Jr. and Virginia Koontz (Neisler); and his sister Catherine Propst. He is survived by: his wife Hope Koontz of Rolla, Missouri; and his children, Kimberly Gleason of Dubai, UAE, William Koontz Jr. (Tonya) of Morton, Illinois, Christopher Koontz (Heather) of Wyoming, Illinois, Gretchen Arganbright (Lee) of Salem, Missouri, Heather Sprouse (Kevin) of Licking, Missouri, Karen Shelby (Larry) of Salem, Missouri and Aaron Koontz (Michelle) of Salem, Missouri.. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.