He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vernette, and his uncle and Godfather, Vernon Peterson.
William will be missed by his wife of 40 years, Lou Ann; children, William Jr. (Tiffany) Naatz and Nichole (Mark Jr.) Albertson; grandchildren, Ellie, Olivia, William III, and Alaya; siblings, Mary Ellen (Thomas) Lindberg, James Naatz, Gene (Pati) Naatz, and Joanne (Jerry) Ostergaard; and other family and friends.
Due to the current public health situation a celebration of William’s life will take place at a later date with private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.