William "Bill" VanDeWalle

William D. “Bill” VanDeWalle, 71, of Central City, formerly of Fullerton, died on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Central City.  Per his request, there will be no services at this time.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com.
Bill was born on August 25, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, to Joseph A. and Deva H. (Davis) VanDeWalle.  Bill grew up in Cedar Rapids, and entered the United States Army in 1969.  He would serve his country until his honorable discharge in 1975.  
On July 21, 1971 Bill married Pamela Crawford in Battle Creek, MI.  They made their home in Fullerton following his service.  He owned Bill’s Small Engine Repair in Fullerton for a time, as well as drove a truck.  He then began working as a carpenter until 1997.  He was then 100% disabled and unable to work.
He was a very active member of the Victory Baptist Church in Fullerton, serving on the board and helping with Sunday school for several years.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pamela of Fullerton, his children; William D. (Sandy) VanDeWalle, Jr. of Fullerton, Holly Leonard of Central City, Heather (Bob) Widga of Central City, his siblings; Joe (Cathy) VanDeWalle of Cedar Rapids, Susan Kovar of KS, Phil (Sheila) VanDeWalle of Doniphan, Jerry (Kathy) VanDeWalle of UT, Cathy Hart of AZ, Peggy Trotter of AZ, Diana Greene of AZ, Caroline (Dave) Rosenquist of Grand Island, Julie Schilousky of Elkhorn, Tom (Rita) VanDeWalle of Belgrade, and MaryJane (Locki) Love of Albion, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and 2 step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister; Joan Gray.