"Sheila, I am so sorry for your loss...my prayers are with you and your loved ones. Colleen South"
In loving memory of
William "Bill" Azinger
February 4, 2011
William Daniel "Bill" Azinger, 66, of Montrose, Iowa, died at 9:40 AM Friday, February 4, 2011, at his home.
Bill Azinger was born September 12, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Herman and Loretta Moran Azinger. He married Sheila Fitzpatrick on February 20, 1965, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She survives. He was a lifelong resident of the Montrose area and had been employed at Armour-Dial for over 33 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Montrose.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sheila of Montrose; five children, Will Azinger and his wife, Ellen, of Logan, Iowa, Brian Azinger and his wife, Liz, of Ripon, Wisconsin, Doug Azinger and his wife, Amy, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Steve Azinger of Bondurant, Iowa and Beth Azinger of Spencer, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Bryce, Brennan, Kaitlynn, Emma, Therese, Lucy and Tyler; two step grandchildren, Bradley and Alex; three brothers, Tom Azinger and his wife, Barb, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Richard Azinger and his wife, MaryAnn, of DeWitt, Iowa, and Roy Azinger and his wife, Liz, of Mesa, Arizona; one sister, Donna Tabbaa of Montrose, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Herman "Bud" Azinger; and a sister-in-law, Pat Azinger.
Memorial mass was Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Montrose with Rev. Mark A Spring officiating. Burial followed at Montrose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lee County Hospice.
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family during this sad and difficult time. God bless."
"I am so sorry to hear of loss of Bill. Please know that he is in a better place and will be looking down on all of you and helping you through this trying time. Some of my fondest memories in High School were playing football and baseball. One constant was always the presence of Bill. Will and Ellen, Brian, Doug and the rest of the Azinger family, please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers today. Bless you all. Doug and Holly Parsons"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. "
"I am so sorry for the loss. I was devastated when I heard the news. Wish I could be there to give you my condolences in person but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will forever live on in my heart. He taught me many of life's lessons that I will never forget. God bless."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your father. God be with you during this time of sorrow."
"Shelia, Will, Ellen, Bryce, Brennan & Family, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Wills father. We were fortunate to spend the day with Bill and both sides of the family at Bryces high school gratuation party. Bill seemed to be a kind and gentle man. I know he meant a lot to all of you. Our sympathies are with you during these difficult days. The Wiebels Michelle Kent, Stephanie, Angela & Madison"
"Father-in-law for a short time, friend and mentor for a lifetime. It was truly an honor to have shared time with this great man. Love and prayers to the whole Azinger family."
"Our hearts and prayers are with all of you."
"God bless and guide you all through this sad, difficult time. Your dad's legacy will live on through his beautiful wife, children and grandchildren."
"Beth and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. He fought a brave battle for a long time. I'm so glad you were able to be home with him and your Mom - a precious time even though it was a ery hard time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."