-grandchildren, four step-children: Cyndi Harmeyer Fisher (Rand), David Harmeyer (Jeanne), Tim Harmeyer (Sarah), and Patrick Harmeyer; nine step-grandchildren, Meredith (Brian) King, Maggie Fisher, Maxwell Fisher, Katie Harmeyer, Charlie Harmeyer, Claire Harmeyer, Emma Harmeyer, Johnny Harmeyer, and Sam Harmeyer; and two step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lucille, his parents, sister, Madeline Carr and one great-grandson Owen Barger. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018, at St. Francis of Assisi, 7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, where the family will receive friends from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Cemetery in Omaha, NE. Memorials can be made to Mercy College of Health Sciences, 928 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309. The family would like to thank the staff of John Stoddard Health Center for their loving care. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of William E. "Bill" Knowles, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/William-E.-Bill-Knowles/Des-Moines-Iowa/1822274