William "Bill" Raymond Temme

William Raymond Temme, Bill to most of us, was born September the 23, 1947 in St Paul, MN, the son of Raymond Walter and Gertrude Anna (Timm) Temme. Bill went to heaven on August 2nd 2021 at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 21 days.

Bill was proceeded in death by his parents Bud and Trudy Temme.

Bill is survived by the love of his life for 31 years and 9 months, Virginia “Jenny” Temme of Cookson, OK, a sister Barbara Lundervold and family, daughters Tracy Larson and family, Robin Mello, and Stepdaughter Jamie Davis. He is also survived by very special friends, Dale and Elaine Davis of McKinney, TX, Renee Rodriguez of McKinney, TX, Hope Bryan and Steve Johnson of Cookson, OK, David Tonne and wife Terri of Edmond, OK, and Jason Mathis of Cookson, OK.

Bill was a Vietnam veteran and a Bronze Star recipient for heroic and meritorious achievement. Some would tell you that Bill got out of the Army, but the Army never got out of him. Bill was a natural born leader demonstrating self-disciplined, diligence, independence, loyalty, fairness and set high expectations for all who were under his tutelage. Bill started his career with Interstate Power Systems and later moved to Amarillo and continued his career with Amarillo Diesel. When Amarillo Diesel was purchased by Stewart & Stevenson, Bill was the Service Manager, and his unique skillsets were quickly identified resulting in a promotion to Service Manager at Stewart & Stevenson Albuquerque Branch. Bills hard work, dedication and leadership abilities resulted in Bill being promoted to the top position in Albuquerque as Branch Manager for Stewart & Stevenson. After 17 years at Stewart and Stevenson Bill chose to move to Tulsa and became Service Manager for the United Engines Tulsa Branch. Bill served in that capacity for 13 years until his retirement. Once retired, Bill enjoyed life to the fullest. He and Jenny traveled to locations all over, enjoyed camping, boating, and four wheeling. Where ever they traveled, Bill took his deep pride of country, God, Service and family with him. His smile and the laugh that made you want to be his friend, will not be forgotten by those who loved him.

Bill touched many lives in his career both professionally and personally and left behind many lifelong friends who he imprinted with his distinctive personality. All who knew Bill, whether friend or foe, knew where they stood with Bill. Bill never left any doubt about his opinion and was as genuine as they come.

Bill will forever be missed and loved by all who knew him.

A Celebration of Bill's life will be held on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel in Tahlequah, OK with David Tonne. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reedculver.com

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