William E. Fenton
  • Born on: April 15, 1927
  • Departed on: August 4, 2007

William E. Fenton

William “Bill” E. Fenton, 80, of Osage, died Saturday morning, August 4, 2007 at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, following a brief illness. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Osage, with Pastor Doug Brown officiating. Inurnment will be held in Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, IA. The Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his sons, Rick of Sac City, IA and Jerry of Tallahassee, FL; brother, Bob Fenton of Omaha, NE; brother-in-law, Ray Cassidy and half-sister and brother-in-law, Jeannie and Willie Baker, both of Red Oak, IA; step-sisters, Lola Butler of Lennox, IA and Ruth Jackson of California; special friend, Glenda Peaster of St. Ansgar, IA; close friend, Craig Roalfs of Osage. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie Fenton; brother in infancy, Ivan Fenton; sisters, Arlene (Peggy) Craig and AnnaMae Cassidy; step-brothers, Vern Ellis and Floyd Ellis. William Edward Fenton was born April 15, 1927 in Griswold, IA the son of William and Veryl (Read) Fenton. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. He married E. Marie Flowers on October 26, 1947 in Osage, IA. She died October 31, 1999. Bill worked as an engineer for the Oliver-White Corporation until his retirement. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. In his younger years, he was well known as “Wild Bill” and later in life known as “The Old Cowboy”. He had a true passion for horses. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Online condolences may be left for the Fenton family by clicking on "Sign Guestbook" below.
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