William Cleveland
October 23, 1945 ~ January 31, 2010
William L. “Bill” Cleveland, age 64 of Nashua, Iowa died Sunday January 31, 2010, at his home.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula officiating.
Interment with military honors will be held in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua with the Nashua VFW Post #6792 serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the band members of “Sundance”, Rick Wangsness, Kelli Wangsness, Fred Davidson, Kim Miller, Denny Mattke and Chad Smith.
Friends may call 3:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Thursday.
William “Bill” Lynn Cleveland was born October 23, 1945, in Waverly, Iowa the son of Leon Lester and Elaine Esther (Hunt) Cleveland. He received his education in Nashua, graduating from the Nashua High School in 1964. On November 4, 1965, Bill was inducted into the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War as an Air Frame Repairman and received Service and Commendation Medals. Bill was honorably discharged on September 21, 1967.
On December 2, 1967, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua, Bill was united in marriage to Bonnie Betsinger. To this union one son, Bud, was born. The couple farmed the Hunt Family Farm south of Nashua and he also worked for several local contractors.
Bill loved hunting, fishing, dancing, gardening, mushroom hunting and woodworking. He especially enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his grandsons. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, his philosophy and point of view on many subjects.
Bill was a past Commander of the Nashua VFW Post, a member of the County Fair Board, the Veterans Affairs Board, a Webelos Cub Scout Leader and attended the Nashua United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Bonnie; his mother, Elaine Cleveland of Nashua; one son, William E. “Bud” (Stacy) Cleveland of Nashua; two grandsons, Riley & Cameron Cleveland; family friend, Todd Carpenter of California; one brother, Leroy (Pat) Cleveland of Charles City; one sister, Jane Krough of Nashua; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leon.
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bill you will be missed by many family and friends! will luv and miss you always, you are a great person and im glad i had a chance to meet you!
Bonnie & family, Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you in the days ahead. We can rejoice in knowing his pain & suffering are behind him. He was very special to our family. He was a true friend to mom & dad. My kids have such fond memories of their early days in Ia. and Bill was a part of them. Blessing to you. Conie & Paul
Just want to give the family my condolences. It has been a long time since I have seen Bill but remember the crazy times we had in our youth. I so enjoyed those summer times when I helped on the farm. Bill didn’t see the fun that I did in working on the farm.Sorry I was not able to come to the funeral I would have liked visinting with the family.
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With much love….
Bonnie & Bud, Our sympathys. We’re thinking about you. Bill was a good man. Call if you need anything.
The reunions will miss Bill’s laughter. I remember how you danced, Bonnie. The joy and love of a long union. May you find strength in that love and the times you shared. You’ll all be in our prayers.
Bonnie, I just read in the paper about Bill’s death. I am so sorry for your loss. May God continue to heal and strengthen you as you go through the difficult days ahead.
Nancy just called to tell us. She just saw it in the paper tonight. We are so sorry! We will be unable to come to the funeral tomorrow, I have clinic all day. Just know that we are thinking about you, Bonnie. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Russ & Joanie
We are all sorry for you on the passing of Bill. May God bless you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with my family as they deal with the loss of Uncle Bill. Bonnie, I wish I could pay my respects in person but we are not able to make the trip. Please know we are thinking of you.
Bud, I know the hurt you are going through and just want you to know I am thinking about you and your family through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda
Bonnie and Family – So sorry to hear about your loss. We just heard that Bill had been sick last Saturday. Needless to say we are in shock! All our sympathies to you all. Our prayers are with you
Bonnie & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He will be greatly missed by you and your community. Please accept our sympathy & prayers.
Bud, Stacy and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
To the family, Phyllis and I are so sorry to have read that Bill passed away. We’ll always remember him as a hard working member of the V.F.W. especially when we used to have those auctions. There is a greatful group of Vets that he helped on the Board and families that he saw that they got the proper military markers. He will be missed.
my thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Dear Bonnie, You’re in our thoughts now, and in the days to come. With deepest sympathy.
Bill and his great sense of humor were special. He was always ready to have a good time. I remember 45 years ago when he was the first one of our water skiing group to attempt the new ski jump. His face-first, spread-eagle landing had us all in stitches and no one laughed harder than Bill. It was typical of Bill. It was a joy to know him. Our prayers are with you.
I will remember my uncle as a man who served graciously in the military, as well as his community. He always spoke his mind. Though not always well received, it was always well respected. When I was younger he would always welcome me to the farm and show me the ways of an outdoors-man: fishing, hunting, and an appreciation for wildlife, and of course, horses. I learned how to ‘properly’ hold a catfish on one of the fishing trips. He had a ‘big’ heart for serving and was called accordingly. Thanks for the memories Big Bill.
when i thank of big bill i rember visiting about farming and family and the times he made me fill like part of the big4 fair the fair want be the same without you big bill .so sorry for your loss of a good husband and father bill son bud your friend in chirst mitch roeder marilee roeder-dahlby
Bonnie and Bud, You are in my prayers. I am sure you have heard it many times already but Bill will be greatly missed. I learned alot from him growin up and spending time at your house. If there is anything I can do let me know. Jon
Bonnie, Bud and family, thinking of you guys. We were very fond of Bill and loved hearing his ‘mushrooming’ stories! He is well and whole again and will wait patiently for you to join him.
Bud and family, know that we are thinking of you… Cherijean and Tracy Slocum Pat Weber and Michelle Johnson
Bonnie & family , Bill and I grew up together being close neighbors and went to school together he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. God be with you and your family.
Bill the fisherman is home from the lake, and Bill the hunter is home from the hill
Bonnie and family: Please know you have our sympathies and will always remember Bill, so many good times we have had with you and Bill..He will always remain in our hearts and thoughts, we will miss his humor and fun. So loyal to his friends and family. Love you! Denny and Beth
Dear Family We are greatly sadden to hear of the loss of Bill. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ronald and Mary Beth Zelle
Bonnie,Bud and family, We are so sorry to hear about Bill.He was a great guy,such a big heart.He was always so upbeat and you could count on Bill for anything. Our memories of Bill are many, please know we are thinking of you both and sending our deepest sympathy, Jim and Sandy Miller
Bonnie and family, so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing…I am so thankful that I was able to meet you and Bill when I did. You are in our prayers.
Kerry and all: So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a huge part of the Nashua community and will be greatly missed. The Big 4 just won’t be the same. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for the Lord’s hands to embrace you and protect you. May His love comfort you. Love always, Ang