A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Thursday, 23 July through Sunset Funeral Home, 1701
Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX with the visitation at 8:30 am. He will be buried at
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Air Force Honors.
Mr. Messer was born 4 February 1937 in Arcadia, Florida to Alfred Messer and Josephine Hester.
After completing high school, William decided to seek success and serve his country through a U.S.
Air Force career. He served in the enlisted ranks for more than 20 years gaining expertise in designing
and programming the Air Force's earliest automated systems to manage world-wide logistics
operations. After his distinguished Air Force career ended in 1975, he worked several years in San
Antonio with the insurance industry.
Mr. Messer had an active retirement that included traveling to National Parks and landmarks, bird
watching, fishing, gardening, and bowling. At home, he relaxed by listening to talk radio and watching
western movies. In 2002, he married the love of his life, Valentina. They enjoyed many wonderful
years together. He is survived by Valentina; a son from a previous marriage, Gregory Messer, and
some very good friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions of well-conditioned clothes, shoes, bedding, and small household
appliances to Texas Paralyzed Veterans of America that can be arranged for pickup through
http://www.donationtown.org/charity/texas-paralyzed-veterans-of-america.html would be appreciated.
Please contact the San Antonio satelite office (800) 933-4261 if you want information about making a
monetary donation.
