G. WILLIAM “BILL” GOLDINGER
G. William “Bill” Goldinger, Jr., 76, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 4:34 PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his son’s home in Philadelphia, MO.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO. Rev. Steve Barker will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO.
Friends and Family are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra, MO.
Bill was born January 22, 1949, in Lebanon, MO, to George William Goldinger and Ada Marie Brown Huckaby. He was married to Charlotte Sue Bier Goldinger, March 28, 1970, at the First Baptist Church in Palmyra, MO. She preceded him in death on April 14, 2016.
Survivors include his children, Mark Alan (Renee) Goldinger of Hannibal, MO, Todd William (Maggie) Goldinger of Philadelphia, MO, Stephanie Ann Goldinger (Greg) Nieman of Greensburg, IN, grandchildren, Chase Goldinger, Ella Goldinger, Isabelle (Peyton) Abbott, Wyatt Goldinger, Bristol Goldinger, Jedsen Goldinger, Hattie Goldinger, Jack Nieman, Samuel Nieman, Nathan Nieman, Charlie Nieman, sister, Judy (David) Ruble of Lebanon, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant son, Douglas Wayne Goldinger, sisters, Clara Rhoads, Frances Stewart and Marian Blankenship.
Bill was a proud farmer whose roots ran deep in the land he worked and loved. A 1966 graduate of Lebanon High School, he went on to earn his Bachelors degree in Dairy Husbandry, Bachelors in Agricultural Economics and a Masters in Agricultural Economics from the University of Missouri in 1972. Early in his life, he devoted himself to dairy and cattle farming before focusing on row crop and grain production—a lifelong passion marked by dedication and hard work.
He was a charter member of the Palmyra Young Farmers, where he served multiple offices. He also gave his time and leadership as Secretary of the Farmers Coop in Palmyra, on the Board of Directors for the South River Drainage District, and as a member and President of the Greenwood Cemetery Board.
Known for his ornery streak and bull-headed nature, Bill was also deeply generous, loyal, and loving. He enjoyed traveling—especially his trips to Europe and Alaska hunting Caribou. He found peace in the beauty of the mountains. In quieter moments, you could find him watching FOX News, sipping a Diet Mountain Dew, and listening to classic rock.
Bill’s life was one of grit, humor, and heart—a reflection of the land he loved and the values he lived by.
Bill was a Christian by faith.
Pallbearers will be Chase Goldinger, Greg Nieman, Allen Gard, Steve Bross, Brian Warning and Jared Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Jackson, A C Keller, Frank Burch and Virgil Lackey.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenwood Cemetery, Palmyra Presbyterian Church and the YMCA of Hannibal, MO.