Maria, married Marty Shepler. Their marriage was blessed with granddaughters Grace in July, 1990, and Gwendolyn in October, 1993. In June, 1992, after teaching the Physical Sciences in Hampton, Iowa, for 34 years, Bill retired. Bill's retirement years were divided between Hampton, Mason City, and Topeka. Bill is survived by his wife, Catherine; son, Charles; daughter, Maria; son-in-law, Martin; granddaughters, Grace and Gwendolyn, step brothers, Dale and Don Peters and their families. Bill is also survived by several Aunts and numerous Cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, brother Fred, step family members, Joan, Myrtle, and Keith, brothers-in-law Nick and Mike. May we all be rejoined through the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City, Iowa.