William Dale Messersmith, 77, of El Paso, TX formerly of Taylorville died Monday August 3, 2015 in El Paso.

He was born October 11, 1937 in Taylorville, the son of William Laverne and Elizabeth Alma Dillehunt Messersmith. On September 10, 1960he married Barbara Ann Spinner at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Springfield. He graduated from Kincaid High School and graduated from the University of Illinois with honors. He received his Masters Degree from Denver University. William was employed by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons in Colorado, California, Washington, DC, Illinois and Texas. He worked in seven positions from parole officer to Associate Warden before his 1987 retirement in El Paso, TX. During his working years and retirement he was active in many community organizations including the Jaycees, War Eagles Museum in Santa Teresa, NM, Discover El Paso and St. Luke’s Catholic Church in El Paso.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Messersmith of El Paso, TX; Daughters: Susan Johnson and husband Chris of Carmel, IN, Eileen O’Malley and husband Terry of Aurora, Jacqueline Snyder and husband David of Naperville, Gina Julien and husband Gerry of Lakewood, CO and Deanne Saucedo and husband Randy of Lakewood, CO. There are 10 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, August 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville with Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of service Friday in the Church.

Memorials may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 930 E. Redd Rd, El Paso, TX 79912 for their work with the poor.

Memories of William or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.