William “Bill” Clyde Warwick
William “Bill” Clyde Warwick
William “Bill” Clyde Warwick
February 8, 1939 – October 19, 2017
Deep River, Iowa | Age 78
William “Bill” Warwick, 78, of rural Deep River passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Rose Haven Nursing Home at Marengo, Iowa. William “Bill” Clyde Warwick was born on February 8, 1939 to William B. and Helen Ketels Warwick at Montezuma, Iowa.
Bill grew up on a farm and graduated in 1956 from Deep River High School. He married Marilyn Rieck on January 10, 1960 at the Deep River Methodist Church. The couple became parents of Kim, Keri, and Tracy.
Bill worked at Amana Refrigeration for a few years before he started farming. He and Marilyn farmed in the Deep River area for over 20 years along with raising and milking dairy cows. After farming, Bill went to work for Farm Service and CPS, retiring in the early 2000’s.
After retirement, Bill and Marilyn enjoyed wintering in Texas for 14 years. He loved deer hunting, NASCAR, fishing, golf, camping, and his grandchildren’s activities. He belonged to the Montezuma Methodist Church before moving to Deep River where he belonged to the Deep River Methodist Church, later becoming the United Church of Deep River. He was also a member of Farm Bureau.
Bill is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Deep River; his children: Kim (& Ron) Tanke of Williamsburg, Keri (& Mike) Jensen of Des Moines and Tracy (& Mary) Warwick of Deep River; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, with one on the way; and many other relatives and friends.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gale “Dick” Warwick; and his sisters, Ann Kubik and Martha Fowler.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10:30 am at the United Church of Deep River.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2017 with the family present from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma.
Burial will be held in the Golden Rod Cemetery at Deep River.
Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be designated for upgrades at the Iowa County Fair.
