What sad news! Blessing and comfort to family. My memories of Bill are all positive and happy ones. Was there any one more positive or upbeat than our friend William! This loss is a big one for many of us--as they all are-- and coming too often. Everyone take care!
How sad I was to hear of Bill's passing. As already said by many, he made us smile. Even though most of us will be 72 this year, it still seems too soon, doesn't it??
I'll always remember the Memories of playing Sports with Bill. Always upbear and hard working teammate. I m sure he leading teamates again in a better place.
Bill and I dated some in college and we had the best discussions about religion. I can see why he became a Lutheran pastor. He was very sweet and considerate and I'm sure he helped many people discover the meaning in their lives through a vibrant faith. I know many will miss him!
We both remember having classes and participating in various clubs with Bill and enjoyed his friendliness and laughter. Hearing about his adult life from classmates helped to fill in the missing years. Bill sought us out at the 50th reunion and there was that same friendliness and humor along with a genuine "heartfelt" welcome to us. He was a very special man and we send our sympathy and prayers to his family. He will be missed by many. Sincerely, Marlyce and Leonard Bjeldanes
Barbara Hoglund (Newberry)
What sad news! Blessing and comfort to family. My memories of Bill are all positive and happy ones. Was there any one more positive or upbeat than our friend William! This loss is a big one for many of us--as they all are-- and coming too often. Everyone take care!
Allyn Peterson (Colyer)
Bill and I went thru church, high school and Valpo together. He was always there for me, and I will never forget him. "In the light, we see light!"
Roseann Jennrich (Reddick)
I remember Bill coming to my house in junior high for "Coke dance parties." What fun we had. May God grant him eternal rest.
Judy Knudsen (Brown)
How sad I was to hear of Bill's passing. As already said by many, he made us smile. Even though most of us will be 72 this year, it still seems too soon, doesn't it??
Dennis Hoff
I'll always remember the Memories of playing Sports with Bill. Always upbear and hard working teammate. I m sure he leading teamates again in a better place.
Nancy Olin (Corbin)
Bill was a great guy and friend. We had lots of fun times together. He will be missed by many. My sympathies and prayers to his family.
Marilyn Johnson (Cotton)
Bill and I dated some in college and we had the best discussions about religion. I can see why he became a Lutheran pastor. He was very sweet and considerate and I'm sure he helped many people discover the meaning in their lives through a vibrant faith. I know many will miss him!
Marlyce Benson (Bjeldanes)
We both remember having classes and participating in various clubs with Bill and enjoyed his friendliness and laughter. Hearing about his adult life from classmates helped to fill in the missing years. Bill sought us out at the 50th reunion and there was that same friendliness and humor along with a genuine "heartfelt" welcome to us. He was a very special man and we send our sympathy and prayers to his family. He will be missed by many. Sincerely, Marlyce and Leonard Bjeldanes
Bonnie Zebaugh (Lilla)
Joe and I have wonderful memories of Bill. He was always so full of life and ready with a humorous comment.
He was thoughtful and kind. We had close connections early in the years after highschool but not lately.
Reguardless his loss will be felt. Rest in peace old friend.
Bonnie and Joe Lilla
Gretchen Wicks (Francis)
I just saw this on our website very shocking ..he was a leader all through confirmation and even beyond..
He now knows what we want to know..