"Our sympathy to all of Bill's family."
In loving memory of
William "Bill" Gordon Aldag
May 22, 1941 - December 22, 2020
William "Bill" Gordon Aldag was born to Gordon and Erma (Jahn) Aldag on May 22, 1941 at their homeplace in rural Ida County, Iowa. He was baptized into Christ at Zion Lutheran Church on August 3, 1941 and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grant Township, Ida County, Iowa on April 3, 1955.
After receiving his education at the Schleswig Community Schools, he went to work at the lumberyard in Schleswig and Ida Grove for a short time before pursuing his passion of farming. He was united in marriage to Peggy Sue Creese on December 6, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grant Township. This union was blessed with three children; Durene, Kelly and David. Bill and Peggy worked side by side farming the land and raising livestock until their retirement in 2002.
Bill enjoyed the outdoors, he loved his fishing trips, coyote and deer hunting adventures and camping. He especially liked fishing and camping with his grandkids and great grandkids. He loved sitting around the campfire and watching the stars or relaxing in the afternoon watching the skies for passing airplanes. Birdwatching with Peggy was also special to him. In the later years he found a new hobby, attending tractor pulls to watch Mike and Brady. “Driving around” was a favorite of Bill’s whether it was traveling to Florida or Texas for the winter or cruising around town on his golf cart he loved to be out and about.
Bill was received into his Heavenly home from Morningside Care Center in Ida Grove on December 22, 2020 at the age of 79 years and seven months.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Erma Aldag; son, David Aldag on October 8, 2000; sister, Betty Johannsen; and brother-in-law, Leslie Schultz. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Aldag of Schleswig; daughters, Durene Marsh of Mapleton, Iowa and Kelly (Scott) Korner of Schleswig; daughter-in-law, Dorian (Bill) Bird of Carroll, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Melanie (Mike) Hargens, Matthew (Chelsea) Petersen, Mindi (Shawn) Ohlmeier, Danielle (Steve) Watts, Deidra (Nick) Brown, Dana (Matt) Kolln, Alexx Aldag and Zachary Bird; 14 great-grandchildren, McKinzie and Ezden Hargens, Jayden and Adelynn Petersen, Tyler, Trista and Taya Ohlmeier, Gavin, Cohen and Hudson Watts, and Hailey, Cameron and Whitley Brown and Mackenzie Jorgensen; sister, Patricia Schultz of Schleswig; brother, Ron (Nancy) Aldag of Apple Valley, California; brother-in-law, Murlin Johannsen of Schleswig; and many other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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Tributes
"Lit a candle in memory of William "Bill" Gordon Aldag"
"Lit a candle in memory of William "Bill" Gordon Aldag"
"Peggy and family sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. Our sympathy to you all."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Peggy and your families! Bill was a great guy. Enjoy visiting with him. Rest in Peace!
Allan and Karen Wiebers"
"Lit a candle in memory of William "Bill" Gordon Aldag"
"Peggy and family... you have our deepest sympathies and prayers that God will comfort you all with His peace.
Darvin & Deb"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Peggy and family at this difficult time especially during the holiday season. Hugs!
Larry & Bonnie McCullough"
"Lit a candle in memory of William "Bill" Gordon Aldag"
"Thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Peggy and the family. Uncle Bill is catching up with David and Erma and Gordan.
Hugs and prayers! Karl, Sandy, Kelsey, & Karli Wittorf"
"Our belated sympathy to Bills family. Sorry to hear of his passing. I am reminded of the fun times my family had with the Aldag family at neighborhood Birthday parties. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gary and Judy Koch"
"Peggy and family. Sorry for your loss. A lot of memories during times spent at the farm. Bill and David taught a boy from town how to drive a tractor. May the good Lord guide you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Scott Detlefsen"
"Peggy We remember the fun visit in Florida in 2015. Fun memories that last forever. Our sympathy to you and your family. Linda and Bob Miller"
"Bill was a wonderful uncle and my mom and dad always loved having he and Peggy visit them at the house or their camper. He will be missed. Eternal rest Uncle Bill ! Sincerely Cindy (Bechen) Hesse"
"My sympathy to you Peggy and your family. I always loved babysitting for you guys back in the day. Hugs for all of you. Marcia (Weise) Wenberg"
"My sympathies to Peggy and the family. I always enjoyed Bill playing cards on Saturdays. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."
"13 years ago I met Peggy and Bill at the Abbott reunion. Glad to have had the millions of memories. May God help your heart to heal Peggy and family. God's angels now have a great new Angel. Love you Bill and the reunions will not be the same. Colette Abbott Snyder"
"Doing dishes with my dad"
"Thoughts an prayers to the Aldag family just a few memorable photos i have of the family 1965, and Bill doing with my dad in 1961,and little me in 1973 talking to aunt Peggy an Uncle Bill."
"PEGGY & family - May Gods' love & the love & prayers of family & friends comfort all of you . May you find peace knowing BILL is safely home & in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father . BERDELL & MARILYN JESCHKE"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart hurts for you all. Your in my prayers."
"Sympathy and Prayers. Bill was always good to me !!! Terry Boeck"
"Our sincere sympathy to you Peggy and families. You're in our thoughts and prayers!"