William "Bill" Wahl

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William "Bill" Wahl, age 101, of New Hampton, IA passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services for Bill will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton, IA. Burial will be at New Hampton Cemetery in New Hampton. There will be a private visitation at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday. Online condolences may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Croix Hospice. Bill was born February 5, 1919, the son of Will and Emma (Gerhardt) Wahl in rural Jacksonville Township, Chickasaw County. He was baptized October of 1919 by Reverend Baumgartner in Alta Vista Methodist Church. Bill attended country school through eighth grade in southern Dayton Township. He played trombone in the high school band, and was a 1938 graduate of New Hampton High School. After graduating, Bill began his farming career on the family farm and was employed at Oliver Corporation for a number of years. He continued farming and operated a livestock trucking business until he retired. In retirement, he enjoyed gardening, and his chickens. He was fondly remembered for baking cookies, bread and cooking complete meals. He loved to play Euchre with his friends at the Hide-A-way Lounge in Ionia. He spent most evenings playing Solitaire at home. Bill remained on his farm until he moved to New Hampton Nursing and Rehab in 2012. He was active in playing Bingo and cards at the nursing home. Bill was a true historian, remembering places (including the tile lines on his farm), people, dates, and events right up until his final day of life. He was a joy to his family and friends and never complained Bill is survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Wilma “Clara” Maklenburg, Willetta Hilgendorf, and Winelda Lane; and brother, Wendell Wahl.

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  1. I am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed visiting with Bill when I cut his hair.He would always make sure he had a check to pay for his haircut. He never wanted to owe anybody. He was a sweet man.

  2. May his memories console his family in the days ahead. Our prayers to them all. Jeanne and David Roder

  3. I was amazed at his grasp of history and felt like his sharp mind was a thing of beauty. It was truly a pleasure to become acquainted with Bill. Great conversationalist and an inspiration.

  4. My Dad Al Riley shared a room with Bill at the nursing home for 12 days. Bill was always so nice when we invaded the room he was a true gentleman Barb Kotz

  5. The Wahl Family We want to extend our sympathy for this loss in your Family, May you let Jesus hold you and keep you during this time of grief.


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