Background
Messersmith, William Dale was born on October 11, 1937 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Willian Laverne and Elizabeth Alma (Dillehunt) Messersmith.
Messersmith, William Dale was born on October 11, 1937 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of Willian Laverne and Elizabeth Alma (Dillehunt) Messersmith.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University Illinois, 1960. Master of Arts in Correctional Administration, Denver University, 1961.
Parole officer Federal Correctional Institute, Department of Justice, United States bureau of Prisons, Englewood, Colorado, 1959-1962; assistant director, director Pre-release Guidance Center, Department of Justice, United States bureau of Prisons, Los Angeles, 1962-1970; director residential facilities, Department of Justice, United States bureau of Prisons, Washington, 1970-1972; regional director community services, Department of Justice, United States bureau of Prisons, Chicago, 1972-1974; associate warden Metropolitan Correctional Center, Department of Justice, United States bureau of Prisons, Chicago, 1974-1982; executive assistant to warden Federal Correctional Institute, Department of Justice, United States bureau of Prisons, El Paso, 1982-1987; retired, 1987. Vice president, secretary, treasurer, International Halfway House Association, Los Angeles, 1965-1967.
Active Discover El Paso (special community service award, 1994). Member El Paso County History Society, El Paso Genealogical Society.
Married Barbara Ann Spinner, Sep. 10, 1960; children: Susan, Eileen, Jacqueline, Gina, Deanne.