Archie "Bill" McDanel

Archie "Bill" McDanel, age 72, of Lakeside, Iowa died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at North Lake Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids, Iowa with Full Military Rites. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Archie William “Bill” McDanel was born July 30, 1943 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, the son of Galen LeRoy and Virginia Vera (Lawler) McDanel. Bill attended school at Greenville Rossie School where he graduated in 1961. Bill was confirmed at the Congregational Church in Greenville, Iowa, and later attended the Congregational Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. On June 6, 1965, Bill was united in marriage to Mary Green in Greenville. Together they were blessed with two children: Shelley and Rolty. Bill served thirty-three years for the Iowa National Guard, retiring as a First Sergeant. Known for his work ethic and determination, Bill was not known for sitting still. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement working for Sunrise Pointe Golf Course in Storm Lake. Bill was an avid sports fan. As a youth, he played sports and even tried out for the Chicago White Sox baseball team. He enjoyed the Iowa Hawkeyes, bowling, and especially golf. Most of all, Bill loved spending time with his family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary McDanel of Lakeside, Iowa; children: Shelley Acosta of Storm Lake, Iowa; Rolty McDanel (Molly Olsen) of Colorado; grandchildren: Tyler, Joshua, and Jordyn McDanel; sisters: Jean Neave of California City, California; Ruth Mager of Aberdeen, Maryland; Cherish (Ben) Carlson of Elkton, Maryland; Mary (Jerry) Lisecki of San Diego, California; brothers: Ellis “Butch” (Christine) McDanel of Bensalem, Pennsylvania; Larry (Priscilla) McDanel of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sisters-in-law: Ruth Knephoff of Spencer, Iowa; Ilene Lee of Newton, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rolty McDanel; sisters: Anita Chartrau, Joan Christensen, and Vera Estes. Bill touched so many lives and we will all miss him.

Archie "Bill" McDanel

July 30, 1943 - December 15, 2015