William Ziemianin

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mr. William Ziemianin, 43, of Pineville, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on Monday afternoon, February 16, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with illness for five years.

William entered this life on March 11, 1982 in Gravette, AR born to Lonnie and Debbie (Schlessman) Ziemianin. He was raised in McDonald County and never wanted to leave this place. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Papa, and a man who left his mark on everyone he met. He was married to the love of his life, Melissa Ziemianin on April 7, 2007. Together they built a life full of family, grit, laughter, and love.

If you knew William, you knew he loved the outdoors and hunting, and you knew he could cook corn better than anyone around. He was an ornery man with a jokester’s spirit, always ready with a smart remark, a grin, or a laugh at just the right time. He had a way of keeping things light, even when life was heavy.

William was a hard worker through and through. Before getting sick, he worked as a foreman in tree trimming, a job that fit him well, tough, demanding, and honest. He also spent many years as a volunteer fireman, answering the call when others needed help and serving his community with quiet pride and dedication.

Most of all, William was a fighter. For five years, he fought with strength, stubborn determination, and quiet courage. He showed his family what it means to keep going, even when the road is long and hard.

William was the proud dad of seven kids: Lane, Oakley, Remington, Harley, Amiyah, Bri, and Christopher. He was a proud Papa to five grandchildren, and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He is also survived by his mom and dad, his sisters and brother, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and extended family who loved him deeply.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunt and uncles, his cousin and his father-in-law (Pops).

Funeral services are 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri with Scott Leonard and Larry Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at Tracy Cemetery. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Lane, Remington, Harley and Christopher Ziemianin, Joe Sneed, Chris Bernelis and Brent Colville, with Robert Schlessman serving as honorary. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.