William Roger RASH

RASH, HEGLAND, SIEBERT, PITTMAN, YOUNG, MCKINLEY, HACKBARTH, GRAFF, HUNT, WILLIS

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 5/20/2012 at 12:14:19

October 17, 1940 ---- April 28, 2012

William Rash, 71, of Tucson, Arizona, who grew up in Popejoy, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 2, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tucson. Military rites were held preceding the service. The Adair Funeral Homes—Avalon Chapel of Oro Valley, Arizona, was in charge of the arrangements. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

William Roger Rash, was born on October 17, 1940 in Popejoy, Iowa. Known better as Bill to those close to him, he was in many ways a private man, yet always made himself available to those around him. He always looked to help family and friends, while tending to keep his own troubles to himself. If there was one word that best described Bill, it might be "devoted". A devoted patriot, he served his country in the Army from 1961-1964. A devoted employee, he worked as a Data Processing Supervisor with American Can, serving them for over 30 years in three different states. A devoted Christian, Bill's faith was a central part of his life. It made him generous and thankful when times were good and sustained him when they were hard. His devotion as a friend allowed him to keep many relationships for decades, while forming lasting friendships wherever he went. A devoted father, Bill raised two sons, Keith and Eric, as well as helping to raise his stepdaughter, Phyllis. He always wanted what was best for his children and did whatever he could to see that they received it. After a job transfer to Indiana, he even spent the better part of a year all alone so that Eric could finish high school back in Wisconsin. Even as his health began to wane, his love, advice and support for his children never did. A devoted husband, Bill married his wife, Sandra Ann Hegland Siebert on February 1, 1966. He then spent the rest of his life providing for her, watching out for her and most of all, loving her. Without a doubt, her well-being was always the foremost thing on his mind and his love and dedication to her remains evident to this day.

An avid sports fan following his graduation from the Popejoy High School in 1958, when Bill had time to himself, it was often spent watching baseball, basketball, or football. He and Sandy enjoyed watching racing together. He also loved card games, even forming a Sheepshead club in recent years. Another hobby enjoyed in later years, billiards, earned him two medals at the Tucson Senior Olympics Festival.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Tucson; two sons, Keith (Lanette) of Watertown, Wisconsin and Eric (Jennifer Pittman) of Mesa, Arizona; stepdaughter, Phyllis (Bill) Young of Jacksboro, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy McKinley of Alden and Sandy (Don J.) Hackbarth of Dows; and many nieces and nephews. The lasting impression he left with everyone who knew him insured that his memory will always be with us. He was preceded in death by his mother, Selma Graff Rash, who raised him; and four siblings, L. Ronald Rash, Norma Hunt, Allan Rash and Virginia Willis. Condolences may be directed to his wife, Sandra Rash, Tucson.

Wright County Monitor - Clarion, Iowa
May 10, 2012