Funeral services for William E. Dorman, age 77, of Albert Lea will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay Dahlvang will officiate. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bayview and one hour prior to the services. To sign the guest book, goto www.bayviewfuneral.com

Bill died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at his home.

William Edward Dorman was born Aug. 23, 1929, to Adolph E. and Ruth (Krause) Dorman in Freeborn Township. He grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea schools. In April 1947, Bill was united in marriage to Irene M. Hargis in Albert Lea. He lived in Oregon for a number of years where he worked as a welder for a company that serviced cranes. Bill returned to Albert Lea in 1973 and purchased the Sportsmen&8217;s Tavern, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, and Moose Lodges. Bill enjoyed gardening, animals of all kinds, fishing, hunting, and playing cards.

Survivors include his special friend, Mary Weigel of Albert Lea; children: Mike (Julie) Dorman of Albert Lea, Cheryl (Todd) Utpadel of Hollandale, and Mary (Paul) Allison of Blooming Prairie; grandchildren: Leigh Dorman, Angie Ruggles, Ryan (Kristin) Green, Nicole (Layne) Hable, Mike Gore, Kyle Utpadel, Kellen Utpadel, Tyler Allison, and Emily Allison; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers: JR (Wanda) Dorman, Bob (Delores) Dorman, and Dale (Arlene) Dorman; sister, Susie Bearden; sister-in-law, Betty Dorman, and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene; brothers: Russell, Don and Dick Dorman; and sister, Maxine Shoenecker.

Memorials are preferred to the Humane Society.