Edward Willard Bangtson

BANGTSON, KREBS, KOCI, BROWN, HEIM, JACOBS, BROOKS

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 1/19/2012 at 09:27:09

Edward Willard Bangtson, 81, died peacefully at his home Saturday, January 14th surrounded by his family.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 am Friday, January 20th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Liberty with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Military Honors will follow the service. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8pm at Lensing’s Oak Hill Funeral Service in Coralville. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hospice Compassus or for Disabled Veterans.

Ed was born May 9, 1930 near Rockwell City, IA where he was a 1948 graduate of Rockwell City High School. He served in the Korean War from 1951-1953. On December 24, 1985 Ed married Chris.

Ed was survived by his wife Chris, three children and three stepchildren, David Bangtson (Eileen), Story City, Ia, Allan Bangtson (Pam), Cedar Falls, IA, Jeanne Krebs (Bill), Manson, IA, Laura (Bob) Koci, Clive, Iowa, Keith (Donna) Brown, Hebron, KY, Todd Brown, Portland, OR; grandchildren, Matt (Sarah) and Adam Bangtson, Amy and Michael Bangtson, Anntonette, Marissa, Bryce and Isabella Koci, Abigail and Alden Brown; two great grandchildren Isaac and Audrey Bangtson; two brothers, Orville (Lois), Rockwell City, IA, Dennis, Denver, CO; brother and sister in-in-law, Dale Heim and Doris Bangtson, Rockwell City, IA, many nieces and nephews and former spouse Norma Jacobs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Algodt & Ellen Marie Bangtson, siblings, Alice Heim, Darlene Brooks and Art Bangtson; brother-in-law Wendall Brooks and three infant sisters.

He was known and recognized for his wonderful bass voice and sang at many weddings, funerals and other events throughout his life. Ed was a member of the Ft. Dodge Civic Glee Club, The Manson Meridian Singers and church choirs.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Church in North Liberty, IA. He was always very active in his Church and was a member of many committees and of course the choir.
During his life he had several vocations, which were mainly centered around helping people.

His was very active as a Boy Scout leader for many years and was awarded the Lamb Award through the Church for his work in scouting.