Billie "Bill" Wessendorf

Billie "Bill" Wessendorf, age 94, of Newell, Iowa died Monday, December 11, 2023 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Funeral services will take place Friday, December 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Newell, Iowa. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Bill was born July 1, 1929 to William H. and Alice (Minglin) Wessendorf in Storm Lake, Iowa at Swallum Hospital. He was baptized as an infant at the Methodist church. Bill grew up in Nemaha, Iowa where he attended school, graduating in 1949. After graduating high school, Bill served in the United States Army from 1951-1953 and was stationed in Korea. He then owned and operated the Station, Bill’s Standard in Newell, Iowa until 1999, including 24 hour wrecker service. On June 15, 1952, Bill was united in marriage to Grace Piercy at the First Congregational Church. The couple was blessed with four daughters: Suana, Lauri, Launi, and Alicia. Bill enjoyed playing catcher on the Newell town baseball team. Later in life, he found joy in gardening and was proud of his 2000 pound potato harvest one year. Every week after church, Bill and Grace would join Don and Marcella Piercy for Sunday dinner. They also enjoyed getting together with their card club friends. More than anything, Bill treasured time with his kids, grandkids and great grandchildren. He loved taking his family on trips, especially every five years to Estes Park, Colorado. Bill enjoyed fishing and he loved to support his daughters, grandkids, and great grandkids in their various activities. Bill was a member of the First Congregational Church in Newell where he served as a deacon and trustee. He was also a member of the American Legion, Lion’s Club and was a Newell fireman. Bill served as President of the Newell Chamber of Commerce. Left to cherish Bill’s memory include his beloved wife: Grace Wessendorf of Newell, Iowa; daughters: Suana Wessendorf of Sac City, Iowa; Lauri (Mitch) Lyman of Newell, Iowa; Launi Dane (Rich Wagner) of New London, Iowa; Alicia Bohlke of Polk City, Iowa; grandchildren: Mandy (Brad) Mahler; Justin (Ginger) Lyman; Kristopher (Shanie) Dane; Kraig Dane; Daniel (Rosalie) Dubbohlke; Trevor (Anelyse) Bohlke; great-grandchildren: Aden (Peyton) Mahler; Treyton Mahler; Nevaeh and Guyson Lyman; Maci Parcel; Charlotte Dane; Jackson Bohlke; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: George (Ruth) Wessendorf; Fred (Donna) Wessendorf; parents-in-law: Ernest and Florine Piercy; brother-in-law: Don (Marcella) Piercy; sister-in-law: June (Bob) Parker; great-grandson: Charles Ray Dane; and special nephew: Frank Parker.

Billie "Bill" Wessendorf

July 1, 1929 - December 11, 2023