William grew up in Lucas, South Dakota. He served in United States Army and worked for the forest service upon returning home. Dad had his own business driving a tractor sometimes clearing brushes for fire department. He had 4 brothers and 4 sisters. One of his brother died in World War 2. He is survived by his sister's Esther and Alvina, along with his one and only daughter Lucinda. Mrs. Lucinda Ingersoll and son-in-law. Greg Ingersoll, he has 5 grandchildren, Joseph, Chad Joshua, Jason Amanda Jordan to include Brooke and Laura. Dad had 7 great-grandchildren, Chad junior Alexia, Dylan Brandon, Sierra Ethan and Luna friends include Veronica Donahue. Who I thank for your Generosity and kindness to my dad,
dad had many other friends and family too many to name here. My dad will be missed but will never be forgotten I love you, dad always and forever Williams girl.