William Downs' Obituary
William "Bill" C. Downs, age 76, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI, formerly of Montello, WI, passed away Monday, November 26th, 2007. He was born in Hazelton, Iowa on January 19, 1931, the son of Lyle and Elizabeth Anna (Hayden) Downs. Bill married Geraldine Olson and they were together for 40 years. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He is survived by Wife: Geraldine Downs, Montello, WI; Daughters: Kimberly (Anthony) Ehrke, Waterford, WI; Becky (Jon) Nutt, Portland, OR; Lauri (Mike) Zornes, Phoenix, AZ; Step-Son: Larry Olson, Oshkosh, WI; Grandsons: Kyle, William, and Jeremy Ehrke, Waterford, WI; Sisters: Patricia (Arthur) Whalen, Delaven, WI; Donna (James) Jensen, Neshkoro, WI; Brother: Lyle (Alice) Downs, Jr., Oregon, IL. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his Parents; Sister, Phyllis Petri; and a Brother, LaVerne
A Memorial Service with military rites will be held at 1PM on Monday, December 3, 2007 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home-Main Chapel in King, WI with Chaplain John Schmidt officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca County Wisconsin. A memorial service will also be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the People's Church in Montello with Pastor Mark Hensley officiating. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca assisted the family with arrangements.
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