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Erger, William D.
William D. Erger, 66, died of cancer April 5, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev. His wishes were no services and to be buried at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nev.
Bill was born April 24, 1943, to Alvin and Lucille Dietrich Erger in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Keystone High School in 1961. He enlisted in the Air Force after graduation and served in the Vietnam War. Bill was proud of his Air Force career, serving over 21 years around the world.
Surviving is a sister, Sue Hathaway, Keystone.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
A memorial fund has been established.
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