William (Bill) Gene Uelsmann, 90, of Garfield, AR died on December 2nd, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville.

Bill was born on November 23, 1931 in Cape Girardeau MO, the only child of Alfred and Anna Uelsmann. He married Joyce Ann Randolph on February 23, 1954 in New Orleans LA, after graduating from Tulane University College of Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation he was drafted and commissioned by the USAF as 2nd Lieutenant and spent 18 months stationed on the South Pacific Island of Guam during the Korean War. Upon obtaining an honorable discharge from the USAF with a rank as 1st Lieutenant, he relocated to Chicago, IL where he was employed as an electrical engineer for Zenith Radio Corporation. He valued education and was a lifelong learner, and while raising 5 children he obtained his JD law degree from Lewis University at the age of 48. He continued his career as a private practice attorney until retiring to NW Arkansas. Bill and Joyce were happily married for over 61 years until her passing in July, 2015. Bill is also preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Anna Uelsmann and his in-laws, Albert and Elvira Randolph.

He is survived by his 5 children and their spouses: Keith (Marie) Uelsmann, Janice (Rodney) Dodd, Karen Uelsmann, James Uelsmann, and Kathy (Charles) Hofer; plus his 6 grandchildren: Jonathan, Kristina, Jennifer, Matthew, Britney, and Lori.

No services are planned. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net