William C. “Bill” Evans

EVANS, BROGLA, STAHLE, DOYLE, MONK, SHAY, RUMMELHART, DOORMANN

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 12/31/2010 at 11:13:31

William C. “Bill” Evans, 90, of Iowa City and formerly of 1805 High Street in Iowa City, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Bill was born October 4, 1920 in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of Chester and Pearl (Brogla) Evans. Graduating from Washington Center High School, Bill moved to Iowa City in 1937. He served in the United States Army during WWII, 1942-1946, as a Technical Sergeant. Upon returning from military duty, Bill married Veronica Stahle at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on June 25, 1946 in Iowa City.

He worked for 35 years as an electrician for Fandel Electric (Cedar Rapids), retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Iowa City American Legion, Iowa City Moose Lodge and IBEW Local #405. Bill was very active and a dedicated supporter of the Regina Booster Club – of which he was a 50 year member. In 1983, Bill received a distinguished service award from the Iowa High School Athletic Association for his countless hours dedicated to Regina High School athletics.

Bill is survived by his wife Veronica of Iowa City; children, Jayne Doyle (Elizabeth Monk)of Oak Park, Illinois, Joanne Shay (Steve) of Olathe, Kansas, Jim Evans of Iowa City, Mary Rummelhart (Doug) of Iowa City and Nancy Doormann (Dennis) of Geneva, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Brendan, Sara, Katie, Mike, John, Tyler, Willy, Jorge; four great-grandchildren, Jack, Emma, Myles and Brody and Bill’s special buddy Joel.

The family wishes to thank Patricia Castillo for her love, her dedication and her care given to Bill over the years.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leo and John “Chick” Evans.