Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Burial is in the Pioneer Cemetery, rural Springfield, with military honors. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.

Bill L. Wynia, son of Reimer and Marie (Westra) Wynia was born December 18, 1927 on a farm near Springfield, SD. Bill died July 27, 2012 at the Empire Ranch Alzheimers Care Facility in Folsom, CA. Bill attained the age of 84 years.

Bill graduated from Springfield High School in 1945, worked on the farm until he joined the Air Force in 1951 and served for 26 years.

Bill met Rose Gamble while stationed in England, they married 17 April 1954, and  traveled the world together during his 26 years with the Air Force. Bill and Rose's marriage was blessed with two daughters: Diane Wynia-Sanchez (Arthur) and Kirsten Wynia; two grandaughters: Adrienne Wynia Belvedere and Elizabeth Wynia Belvedere; his pride and joy, great grandson, Tage Wynia Fink; and two honorary grandaughters: Sara and Julia Miller.

Bill enjoyed many years volunteering with the Senior Gleanors in Sacramento and at the Coloma and Folsom State Parks Blacksmith Shops.

Bill is survived by brother Dean (Leise); and sisters: MaryLou Peterson; Peggy Zech; and Della (Ed) Stimpson.