CAPT. William "Bill" Harvey Somers U.S. Army (Ret.)

Captain William H. Somers, US Army (Ret.), 84, of Colorado Springs, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, July 16, 2026. Bill was the eldest son of William and Betty Somers.

Bill, as he was known, was the loving and dedicated husband to his Schatz, Erika Maria Somers, for 60 years. He loved her deeply, missed her daily and the family is grateful they have been reunited and are together again.

A true Patriot and proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served two tours, 1965-1966 and 1970-1971 in Vietnam. Bill’s leadership, dedication and strong sense of ethics allowed him to advance through the Army ranks becoming the youngest E5 in the Army at the time. He was promoted to Captain in April,1972. Bill’s Army career led he and his family all over Germany, CA, IL, MD, KS, IN. Bill was up for promotion to Major when he realized he wanted his family to finally settle in Colorado Springs, CO where he retired from the US Army in August, 1979. Bill served with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department for five years. He then worked for the Department of Corrections for 13 years, quickly becoming a Captain and in charge of the Alert Team, until his final retirement in June, 2004.

He is survived by his children, Andrea Peterson, Eric (Jarda), Mike and Pete (Robyn). 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. His siblings, Sue Johnson, Steve, Bob and Paul Somers, many nieces and nephews both in the United States and Germany. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Erika, his parents William and Betty Somers and brother Jim.

Visitation, Monday, July 27 at 6:00 pm at All Veterans Burial & Cremation, Colorado Springs, CO with a Rosary to follow. Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colorado Springs, CO. Interment to follow at Pikes Peak National Cemetery. A reception will be held at Patty Jewitt immediately following internment. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of William H. Somers to Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Al Kaly Shrine, PO Box 193, Pueblo, CO 81002 in honor of his granddaughter Shelby.