March 13 1952 September 8 2019
Clear Lake – William “Bill” Wistey, 67, of Clear Lake passed unexpectedly Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center. Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church,112 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, with Rev. Dr. Pat Hall officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 North 4th Street, Clear Lake. Memorial contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or Central Gardens or Lime Creek Nature Center. Bill was born March 13, 1952, in Mason City, son of Harold and Mildred (Gisel) Wistey. He graduated from Clear Lake High School, class of 1971. After high school, Bill attained his Sociology and Psychology Degree from North West Missouri State. Bill was united in marriage to Patricia Wegner on May 19, 1979 and to this union two children were born, Rachel and Zach. In his younger years he kept very active by biking, walking and shooting hoops in the driveway with his children. Bill still holds a record at Clear Lake High School for his performances in track and field. He anchored the 440 meter relay, winning the state title in 1970. His true passion was watching and supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes. Bill went on to follow in his father’s footsteps as a brick layer and worked for Davie and Moen in Mason City. Bill worked for Amour Swift Eckrich in Britt and he retired from Kraft Foods in Mason City in 2011. Bill enjoyed the simple things in life and spending time with his family and friends. Bill enjoyed following his children’s sporting events and he was a vocal supporter for Rachel’s basketball and Zach’s football events. As he became less active due to his diagnosis with Kennedy’s Disease, his hobbies were watching the Hawkeyes and an avid bird watcher. He loved following his grandchildren’s activities and especially watching Bostin’s Bull riding. Bill loved spoiling his two French bulldogs, Milo and Dylan. Bill really appreciated visits, phone calls and outings from his buddies throughout the years. Bill’s family welcomes Hawkeye attire to be worn to the service. Bill was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Bill is survived by his wife, Pat Wistey of Clear Lake; two children, Rachel (Ryan) Ronan of Lone Tree and Zach (Ashley) Wistey of Clear Lake; four grandchildren, Bostin Wistey, Quinn Wistey, Reese Ronan ,Ryland Ronan and many extended family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William “Bill” Wistey please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill Wistey March 13 1952 September 8 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Manly, state: Iowa