Face masks will be required at the Memorial Service.

William Lee Edmonds – age 90, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa.

Bill was born November 16, 1930 in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was the son of Lowell and Ardis (Oleson) Edmonds. At the death of his mother, Bill (age 9) and his sister Colleen went to live with their aunts Esther and Helen Edmonds. Bill excelled as both a student and an athlete at Laurens High School where he graduated in 1948. On May 9, 1948 he married Laura Lee Edmundson. They were married for over 68 years and lived and raised their family in Laurens. Bill loved math and spent his life working in accounting and finance. He was employed at M. & J.R. Hakes, Iowa Industrial, Mefferd Industries/Positech and Citizens State Bank. He was a life long member of Bethany Lutheran Church and served in many capacities there. He served on town council and was involved in several service organizations.

Bill enjoyed spending time with family, visiting the mountains, watching sports, playing cards, reading and most recently watching his grandson Jack's sports activities. He was an avid Yankees and Raiders fan.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Lee in 2017. Left to cherish his memory are: children - Laura (Robert) Walker, Ramona (Craig) Stewart and William Joel (Heather) Edmonds; grandchildren - Christopher (Katie) Walker, Laura Elizabeth (Ryan) Walker, Katie (Jon) Stewart, Paige Stewart, William Jack Edmonds and LeAnn Edmonds; great-grandchildren - Genevieve Walker, Lillian Walker and Levi Bond. Also surviving are sisters Colleen Phillips and Janet (David) Convy, sister-in-law Nancy Edmundson and their extended families.