William "Willy" E. Bontrager, Sr. Obituary (1920

William E. "Willy" Bontrager, Sr., 96, of Maquoketa, Iowa and formerly of Oelwein & Hazleton, died on Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2017 at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa. Funeral Service: 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his son's residence, David Bontrager, 1617 130th Street, Hazleton, Iowa 50641. Visitation: after 4 P.M. on Tuesday at his son's residence, David Bontrager, 1617 130th Street, Hazleton, Iowa 50641. Interment: North Amish Cemetery, Hazleton, Iowa. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com William was born on July 24, 1920 in Kansas, the son of Edward A. & Elizabeth (Miller) Bontrager. He received his education at the Amish School. William married Elizabeth Petersheim and they were blessed with 6 children. Willy farmed in the Amish community and later did carpentry work. He lived in the Amish community and in Oelwein for many years. William is survived by his 4 Sons: David (Anna) Bontrager of Hazleton, William E. (Theresa) Bontrager, Jr. of Richville, Minnesota, Fred Bontrager of Medford, Wisconsin & Perry (Barbara) Bontrager of LaGrange, Indiana; Daughter: Viola Hershberger of Kinston, Wisconsin; Grandchildren; Great Grandchildren; Brother: Perry Bontrager of Kalona and many Nieces, Nephews & Cousins. William was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife: Elizabeth in June of 1982, Son: Alvin on March 17, 2006, 5 Brothers: Enos, Andy, Joe, Harry & Edward and 3 Sisters: Fannie, Edna & Sarah.