of Conway, AR
August 10, 1948 - November 16, 2024
William "Bill" Frank Kordsmeier, 76, of Conway, Arkansas died on November 16th, 2024 at Superior Health and Rehab Center. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 10th, 1948 to Leo Sr. and Dorothy Kenney Kordsmeier, he was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Bill graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in 1966, the University of Dallas in 1970 and received his PhD in Economics from Texas A&M University in 1986. He began his career as an assistant professor of economics at Hendrix College in 1979 before moving to the same position at the University of Central Arkansas in 1986. He retired as a research assistant in 2008.
In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors and was often camping, hiking or fishing. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed listening to music.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon Kordsmeier (Conway); two sons, Matthew (Fayetteville, AR) and Micah (Durham, NC); stepson, Jimmy King (Keri); stepdaughter, Michelle Zimmerman (Ben); five step grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren; brother, John (Milwaukee, WI) and sister, Marcie (Mabelvale, AR).
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A rosary and visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Stephen Hart at 10:00am on Saturday, November 23rd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morrilton, Arkansas.
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6 Condolence(s)
Mark McMurtrey
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
I only recently heard of Bill‘s passing and wish to send heartfelt condolences to the family. I was a colleague of his at UCA and he was not only a brilliant man, but one of outstanding integrity. I considered him a mentor and a friend as well. He was a wonderful man and friend and will be sorely missed.
Loretta Madden
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Sharon I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband. May he rest in peace.
Ron and Cindy Beckman
Monday, November 25, 2024
Ron and I greatly respected and admired Dr. Kordsmeier. We both took graduate economics classes under his instruction at UCA. We learned a lot that we were able to share in our own economics classes at UACCM and Conway High.
Sharon McGraw
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Sorry for your loss Sharon, prayers for you.
Priscilla Fitts Tebbetts
Thursday, November 21, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I knew him in high school and he was a friend. Prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time for all the family.
Linda Kordsmeier
Thursday, November 21, 2024
So sorry for you all. Glad you were able to say your goodbyes. That memory means a lot.