William L. Bill Felderman age 71 of Maquoketa Iowa died at home surrounded by his family on Monday afternoon November 202006.0 after fighting a courageous battle with Leukemia.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday November 252006.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa with Chaplain/Celebrant Rev. Ruth Ann Scott of Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday November 242006.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery Maquoketa Iowa.
William Lee Bill Felderman was born on May 16 1935 in rural Bellevue Iowa to Perley Felderman and Mildred (Keeney) Felderman. He was a 1953 graduate of Andrew Community High School. He married Lola L. Durkop on April 12 1958 in Maquoketa Iowa. She preceded him in death on January 19 1999.
Bill had first owned and operated stockyards in LaMotte Iowa for almost 20 years. He then worked as a Ford car salesman for over 30 years and drove a school bus part-time for the Andrew School District. Upon retirement he owned and operated Felderman Repair Shop fixing cars and tractors and lawnmowers.
Bill enjoyed working on cars tractors and lawnmowers. He also enjoyed dancing creek fishing having picnics and spending time with family and friends.
Bill is survived by: children- Lonnie (Connie) Felderman of Robins IA Dodi Hasenbank of Bellevue IA Teri (Mrs. Terry) Renner of Bellevue IA & Tonya Felderman of Cedar Rapids IA; a brother- Allen (Shirley) Felderman of Spragueville IA; a sister- Gloria Sagers of Bellevue IA; & 7 grandchildren- Tony & Nicole Felderman Nick Cody & Hunter Hasenbank & Jordan & Alexia Renner. He was preceded in death by his parents his wife & a brother-in-law- Gary Sagers.
A William L. Bill Felderman Memorial Fund has been established.
Tributes
marvin massey wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"I new bill from dances at the old rendezvous supper club in maquoketa. I played with joe and the ridge runners. bill used to come to the dances. and have a good time. he was well liked and spoke to everyone there.I also think my grandfather used to by cars from him at john wagenor ford. he wasa good person you have are prays.marvin massey and family."
Bill & Karen Boge wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"Dodi so very very sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Bill never found out till today (11/29) and we both felt so very bad about not making it to the wake to offer our condolences. Bill certainly enjoyed visiting and spending time with your Dad these past couple of years. You Dad was a wonderful man and will be missed. Thank God we all have the good memories that he left us with."
Jennifer Soat wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"We would like to send all of you are sympathy on the loss of your Dad. Treasure the memories and the time you had with him. Hopefully it will bring some comfort and peace to all of you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Love A.J Jennifer Gage & Evan"
Buddy & Myrna Olson wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
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LOIS ANN (ROLLING) FISCHER wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"TO DODI AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY- I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. HE ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING NICE TO SAY WHEN I VISITED WITH HIM. YOUR FAMILIES ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. IN SYMPATHY NO TIME ON EARTH IS LONG ENOUGH TO SHARE WITH THOSE WE LOVE OR TO PREPARE OUR HEARTS FOR GOODBYE. MAY TIME SOFTEN THE PAIN UNTIL ALL THAT REMAINS IS THE COMFORT OF MEMORIES AND THE LOVE YOU ALL SHARED. YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY."
the good and the human for our children to have a wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"Lonnie Dodi Terri and TanyaI know this is for all of you. I am so sorry. I've had alot of time to think about the loss of a father now and it finally comes to this at least for me and I hope this thought offers some peace for you as well. There are so many out there that never know their parents or live too far away to get to spend time with them. We are so blessed......to get to have our Dads for such a long time in our life to really get to know who they are"
Bruce Ruchotzke wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"I'm so sorry to here about your dad. He was a wounderful and kind man. I have a lot of good memories. Of talking with him and your mom. Some of the best. Are when Keith Crouch and I would stop to pick up Dodi. We would sit in the living room and vist with both of them. When you all lived in La motte. Just know I'll be thinking of you all. Friends Always Bruce"
Pete Pflughaupt wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"Lonnie Sorry to here about your dad. Sincerly Pete and Jeanne."
Pete Pflughaupt wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"Lonnie Sorry to here about your dad. Sincerly Pete and Jeanne."
Lisa Workman wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"TonyaMy sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you."
Leanna Miller wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"Gloris I recently had access to a Maquoketa newspaper & happened to see the obituary for your brother. We were very sorry to hear of his death. Please accept our sincere sympathy.Ron & Leanna (Daudel) Miller"
Marcellene Gonner wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"To all sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. It is hard to lose a loved one. Bill was in my class in school. Andrew High School--class of '53."
Beth Broman wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"I enjoyed visiting with Bill when he would visit the hospital. He always had a smile on his face. Hope you will remember the good times."
Tom and Deona Casel wrote on Nov 20, 2006:
"To allWe would like to express our condolences on the loss of your dad. Treasure the memories as they will always be with you and in your hearts. Take care and God Bless."