of New Blaine, AR
March 16, 1946 - July 7, 2024
William Paul Anhalt (Bill), 78, of New Blaine, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home with his loved ones by his side.
He was born March 16, 1946 in Paris, Arkansas to his parents, Henry Anhalt and Hermina (Friga) Anhalt. Bill was a veteran of the Arkansas Army National Guard, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class E7. He worked for Kroger Grocery in Fort Smith as a produce manager for several years before going to work at Tyson Foods as a Quality Control Manager and Division Manager for over twenty-five years. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Conway and a member of St. Scholastica Catholic Church. William enjoyed spending time crappie fishing, hunting, refurbishing and building furniture, growing a vegetable garden and making homemade wine.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Randy Anhalt.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette (Schmalz) Anhalt of New Blaine, Arkansas; one son, Dustin Anhalt and wife, Ashley of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two daughters, Amy Bray and husband, Mike of Bentonville, Arkansas, Wendy Moss and husband, Mark of Fayetteville, Arkansas; three sisters, Jane Ann Calvert of Conway, Arkansas, Sissi Bennett and husband, Butch of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, Sheila Williams and husband, Mike of Conway, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Jacob Bray and wife, Maria, Jackson Bray, Jace Bray, Mady Martin and husband, McKane, Isabelle Moss, Alivia Anhalt and Harrison Anhalt; many other family members and friends.
A visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel O.S.B. and Fr. Jack Sigler, with burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic cemetery in Paris.
Funeral mass and arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris
Pallbearers will be Jacob Bray, Jackson Bray, Jace Bray, Mark Schmalz, Mike Williams and Eric Beeckman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Koch, Harrison Anhalt and Mason Anhalt.
Memorial donations can be made to St Scholastica Church of New Blaine 288 St Scholastica Rd, New Blaine, AR 72851 or CARTI of Russellville 209 S Portland Ave, Russellville, AR 72801.
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30 Condolence(s)
Laura Harrison
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Oh, Jeanette, I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My heart is hurting for you. You two were my favorite people to see at the 4th degree dinners. I will sure miss him! Much Love, Laura and Rod
Rosanne Ostroff
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Jeanette & Family:
Words cannot express the sorrow Marv and I felt at finding out Bill just recently passed away. We hold both of you in a special place in our hearts from the moment we all met on our Caravan trip to Costa Rica all those years ago. We knew you both were very special the moment we all connected on the bus trip. We consider ourselves fortunate that we were able to join the both of you on our trip throughout Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Jeanette, even though we live on the East coast, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and for always.
Love, Marv & Rosanne
Barbara Belcher Gray
Friday, July 12, 2024
Jeanne so sorry to hear about Bill I checked all the funeral homes in Russellville but could not find where visitation and funeral was held. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Keith Dixon M.D.
Friday, July 12, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss! Always enjoyed seeing him. I wanted to come to his funeral but have been at MD Anderson all week! May the Peace of Christ be with him and his family!
Mark & Rhonda Rhein
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Sorry for your loss Prayers for you all.
Bruce Ellison
Thursday, July 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Thomas and Rosemary Rolniak
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The passing of Bill evokes numerous memories, he always had a great smile and a warm heart, he reminded me of a teddy bear. Bill shared wine making expertise and was always ready to help when I needed a batch of grapes processed. Bill was a member of a group of parish men guiding the new members to the parish. These men are mostly gone now and are missed by us who followed them. To hear of his passing is a sad note in the passage of time.
Joyce Lackey
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
It was a shock hearing of Bill’s passing. I first met Bill in June of 1966. We both went to work for Kroger Value Village at a warehouse on South Y Street in Fort Smith pricing general merchandise. We worked there for two weeks and then moved to the store on North O Street in Fort Smith. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone that knew him. My prayers for Jeanetta and the family.
Paula and Duncan Dozier
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
So sorry to learn of your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Robert Rogers
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know Bill. Talking with him at the Dove hunts and fish cooks while sipping some wine he had made. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Ray and Barbara Wewers
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
We are going to miss Bill terribly. He has been a good friend for years. Praying for all the family.
Kay Smith
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear about Bill. Although I didn’t get to see him often, I loved keeping up with him on Facebook. Such a great cook, carpenter, family man, and husband.
I remember the great times I got to spend with the Anhalt family during the summers.
Virginia Carr
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for and comfort in this sad time.
paul morrison
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
bill was my real good friend. many memories from kroger. so sorry for your loss and mine to
Glen & Lisa Kordsmeier
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Jeanette:
Glen & I are so sorry for your loss. We talked about getting to reconnect not long ago at a KC event. We will be praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Bill will be missed by many.
Ray Luyet
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
So sorry always looked forward working with him at Subiaco he will be missed sympathy to all the family
Ronnie Brewer
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
I am So Sorry to hear of this. Jeanette & Family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan becker
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Joan becker
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Oscar Westhoff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
May he rest in peace, prayers for his family
Charlie Hilton
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
My deepest condolences to Mr. Anhalt's Family. Eternal Rest unto Bill Oh Lord, and may He and the Souls of the Faithful departed, Rest in Peace, Amen.
From one Soldier to another... HooRAH!
Edna(Soller)Olienyk
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My condolences to you & your family. You were blessed with many years together.
Tina Byrum
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Bill was my boss and mentor for many years. He will be missed. Love and prayers for the family!
Matthew Gallagher
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
My prayers are with you Jeanette and with your family.
Ed and Martha Ullrich
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Jeanette and family,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Prayers and deepest sympathy!
Eddie and Martha Ullrich
DeAnna
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Worked for Bill at the Tyson plant in Dardanelle as a QA tech. I am also a retired veteran. We used to talk about our time in the Guards and drawing our retirement pay at 60. When I applied for a Supervisor position with Tyson and got it; Bill pulled me into his office. I never forgot that conversation. He told me he had put in a good word for me and had backed me "Don't let me down". I didn't. All the years working with him, never knew he was born in Paris AR. That is where I was born, Paris Hospital. Dr Charles Smith. What a small world. Rest in peace Bill. You were a great guy! Prayers to the family.
Charlie Cowie
Monday, July 8, 2024
I got to know Bill on our yearly fishing trip with the Maddox family. I loved playing cards with him, hearing his stories, and sharing good food and drinks. Bill was a special guy and will surely be missed.
Robin Farnam
Monday, July 8, 2024
I will miss you uncle Bill & your great big bear hugs. God has you in His keeping. May you rest in peace
Doris Dooly
Monday, July 8, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with all your family.
Millissia Jones
Monday, July 8, 2024
So sorry to see this notice. Bill was a super nice man and I know his family will miss him. Prayers for comfort and support.