William Tamasi

William “Bill” Tamasi of Des Moines passed away from Lewy Body Dementia on April 5, 2026. He was born in Des Moines to Albert and Helen Tamasi on August 5, 1948. Bill graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and the University of Iowa in 1970.

He spent most of his working life at Townsend Engineering of which he had many great memories.

Bill was a long-time Iowa Hawkeyes fan, attending four Rose Bowls, and the Final Four in 1980. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and dedicated detester of the Chicago Cubs. Bill was a beloved girls fastpitch softball coach and dedicated over a decade of summers to coaching. He was a certified golf addict for over 70 years. Bill was a lover of dogs, with his best friends, Yadi, Gabby, Mickey and Ozzie.

Bill is survived by his wife and best friend of over 50 years, Mary; son, Brad (Danielle) Tamasi; daughter, Angela (Bob Albaugh) Tamasi; grandsons, Riley and Rory Tamasi; sister, Patty (Kurt Winkler) Brown; sister-in-law, Judy (Butch) Knopf; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Kerbs, Douglas Brown, Kari Knopf and Jill Nagler and numerous cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed and memories may be shared at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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