"Judy and family, I am sorry to hear of Bills passing. I have not been in the Moorland area for some time now but I have many fond memories of the neighbors that lived around us. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Frances "Loehr" Allen"
In loving memory of
William Byrne
March 17, 1938 - April 28, 2021
William "Bill" Byrne, 83, of Moorland, passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at the Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday May 3rd at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Moorland, with Msgr. Kevin McCoy and Fr. Brian Feller concelebrating. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery in Moorland. A visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Masks are highly encouraged. The services will be livestreamed via the Laufersweiler Funeral Home Facebook page.
Survivors include his wife Judy of Moorland, daughters Linda Byrne of Moorland, Michelle (Roo Winchester) Wright of Rogers, AR, Julie (Todd) Tolliver of Badger, Jill (Curtis) Matuska of Buffalo, MN, 5 grandchildren Cody, Grace, and Evan Tolliver, Matthew and Mikayla Wright, brother Robert Byrne of Moorland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Grace Irene (Wartchow) Byrne.
William Joseph Byrne was born on March 17, 1938 in Fort Dodge. He was raised and educated in Moorland and graduated from Moorland Community School in 1956. Bill then attended Iowa Central Community College where he continued to play basketball. Following his education, he served in the National Guard. Bill started farming at an early age with his brother Bob when their dad passed away. On February 3, 1968 he was united in marriage to Judy Mescher and the couple made their home on the Century Family farm near Moorland. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Bill was always one to stay busy whether it was farming, gardening or mowing. He enjoyed coffee and socializing with friends, going to dances, reading, and especially spending time with his family. He served on the Prairie Valley School Board for 9 years, and was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Parish.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"My sympathy to the family one of the nicest most genuine persons I've met! His soft smile and wit will be missed!"
"So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Bill. I will miss seeing him at church. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Marsha Hickey"
"So sorry for your loss Bill be sadly mist.many memories come to mind as l have known the family since l was a teenager. Babysitting for them. Sharing time with school activites with our children. Our deepest sympathies Dean and Jean Birkland"
"So sorry for your loss Bill be sadly mist.many memories come to mind as l have known the family since l was a teenager. Babysitting for them. Sharing time with school activites with our children. Our deepest sympathies Dean and Jean Birkland"
"So sorry for your loss Bill be sadly mist.many memories come to mind as l have known the family since l was a teenager. Babysitting for them. Sharing time with school activites with our children. Our deepest sympathies Dean and Jean Birkland"
"My deepest and most sincere sympathy to Judy and family. I hsve so many wonderful memories of when all of our couples got together for supper each month....you couldn't find a nicer more fun guy than Bill. He was a very warm and kind friend. Love n hugs to all...Sharon"
"I am so sorry for your loss of Bill. He was a great person, so kind and unassuming. He will be sorely missed."
"Judy, Linda, Michelle, Julie, and Jill..... I'm so so sorry for the passing of Bill. His kindness and gentle spirit are forever engraved on the hearts of so so many including our family. Thank you Bill for your love of our family and we return all of it and so much more to yours. Our long history together is always lovingly remembered. Sending you all hugs, love, and peace. Enjoy catching up with Dad, Bill, you two have missed each other......... : ) Love Cindy, Steve, Onalee, Joanne, Vijay, Keaton and Nolan"