Bill Gneiting

BILL R. GNEITING IDAHO FALLS, ID - Bill R. Gneiting, 53, of Idaho Falls, died of Lou Gehrig's Disease at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 29, 1951, in Menan, Idaho, to Lester M. Gneiting and Donna Wilson-Gneiting. He attended schools in Rigby and Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High School in 1970. He remained loyal to Skyline, eventually serving as Booster Club President. Bill joined the National Guard, but later received an Honorable Discharge due to an injury received in a motorcycle accident. On January 6, 1977, he married Danette Arnold. They were married for 25 years, raising their children, Doug, Allisha and Amber in the Idaho Falls area where he maintained a successful career in real estate for over 30 years. Bill sold real estate through Century 21, Re-Max Homestead and Realty Executives. He was consistently recognized as one of the top producers in his profession, receiving numerous awards. Bill loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandsons, Quincy and Hayden. He spent many years coaching his children and other youth in baseball, softball, and basketball. When Bill wasn't busy with work or family, he enjoyed regular morning “meetings” with some of his many friends at O'Brady's. He also loved fishing, hunting, golfing, watching a good movie and riding his Harley. Surviving are: Son: Douglas Dan (Karen Ford) Gneiting, Idaho Falls Daughter: Amber Joella (Jason) Carlson, Idaho Falls Daughter: Allisha Ann Gneiting, Boise, ID Brother: Nolan (Dawn) Gneiting, Rigby, ID Brother: Frank (Jani) Gneiting, Idaho Falls Sister: Deanna (Ken) Carter, Idaho Falls Sister: Nita (Ron) Hix, Idaho Falls Sister: Allonna (Larry) Chapple, Rigby, Idaho Sister: Judy (John Barnes) Boltz, Vancouver, WA In-laws: Dan and Bea Arnold, Idaho Falls Long-time friend & partner: Danette Gneiting, Idaho Falls 2 Grandchildren, Quincy Dean Gneiting and Hayden David Carlson of Idaho Falls, as well as many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Keshun Gneiting, his parents, and three brothers, Montie, Otto and Dale Gneiting. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2004, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines, 273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. Contributions may be made to Anyotrophic Latera Sclerosis Association, 2700l Agoura Road, Ste. #150, Calabasas Hills, California, 981301-5104, or to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1920 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.