William Amers

William L. "Bill" Amers, 84, of Vincennes, IN, passed away December 19, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital.A graduate of Greencastle High School in 1954, he graduated from DePauw University in 1958. He was a Rector Scholar, and received his Master's Degree and Principal Certification from Indiana State University.Bill worked 40 years in the education field, as a teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and principal at South Knox Middle School. He was District Principal of the Year. A member of Pi Delta Kappa, he also taught Adult Education at Vincennes University.A former member of the Decker Methodist Church, he was a member of the Vincennes First United Methodist Church. At church he was a Lay Leader Speaker, and served on various church committees.Bill was also active in the Gideons International in the Vincennes Camp. He served on the state level, and loved the Jail Ministry and distributing Bibles.A member of the United Way Board, he also taught Community Bible Study. He had been a member of the Volunteer Fire Dept. in Decker, IN.Surviving is his wife, Betty (Purcell) Amers, whom he married May 19, 1963; his sister, Beverly Joanne Deweese of Milwaukee, WI; his brother, Richard Amers of Reelsville, IN; his sister-in-law, Phyllis Stewart of Vincennes, IN; a niece; 2 nephews; and his dog, Jake.Born August 29, 1936, in Terre Haute, IN, he was the son of George Amers and Etta (Head) Amers Hinote. His parents; and his brothers, Charles and John Amers, preceded him.Private services will be held. Online condolences may be sent to the family through goodwinsieversfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the First United Methodist Church or The Gideons International.Service Video