Staff report

William Irvin Donnermeyer Sr., 100, passed away on August 25 at Carmel Manor Nursing Home in Fort Thomas.

Donnermeyer was well known in local poltitics and public service, having served with distinction as a Bellevue city councilman and as a Kentucky state representative for 25 years representing the 69th District — during Northern Kentucky’s significant growth years. While in the state legislature, he acted as House Majority Caucus Chairman for 14 years and served on many committees. He was an avid supporter for all of his constituents and introduced over 100 bills.

He was an instrumental part of the committee to develop Northern Kentucky State College, now known as NKU, in 1968. Bellevue named ‘Donnermeyer Drive’ in the city in his honor.

Honored by meetNKY in 2018 for h

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