WILLIAM M. (BILL) MERRILL Indianola Bill Merrill died January 24 at The Village in Indianola at the age of 87, after suffering many years with Alzheimer's disease and arthritis. Bill was born on August 25, 1923 in Des Moines, the son of Albert W. and Helen McGill Merrill. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Iowa State University. Bill joined the Army Signal Corps in 1943. He married his college sweetheart, Dorothy Glasener, in 1944. After discharge from the service, Bill graduated in General Engineering from Iowa State University in 1947. Bill and Dorothy were married for 66 years. During their marriage Bill was always thankful for Dorothy's counsel, loving care and companionship, especially during his declining years. Bill was employed at the former Iowa Power and Light for 33 years. He rose rapidly in the company, becoming Treasurer and then Vice President in 1966. He was responsible for accounting, and the purchase and transportation of natural gas and coal. He testified before many state and federal hearings on gas supply and rate matters. A serious kidney disease caused him to reduce his workload in the early 1980s. He retired in 1983. Bill and Dorothy moved from Des Moines to live at The Village in Indianola in 1994. In retirement, he continued many of his civic responsibilities, including serving on the Hospice of Central Iowa's Board, as a trustee and treasurer of Westminster Presbyterian Church, as a member of Kiwanis, and as a leader in The Village Investment Club. He and Dorothy enjoyed their family, traveling, gardening, reading, walking and watching sports (especially the Cubs). Bill and Dorothy's union was blessed with three children: James from Des Moines, Tom (wife Kim) from New York City, and Barbara (partner Patti Hague) from Minneapolis. Besides his wife and three children, Bill is survived by five granddaughters: Jessica, Margaret, Elizabeth (Libby), Rebecca and Elizabeth (Lizzie). He was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Heinzel, Frances Merrill and Edwin Merrill. Memorial services will be held at The Village, 1203 North E Street, Indianola, Iowa on Friday, January 28 at 4 p.m. with participating clergy Pastor Lowell Hoyle and Pastor Kay Hooper; private burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Fund at The Village. On-Line condolences may be made to www.overtonfunerals.com.