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William 'Bill' Farmer
WILLIAM C. "BILL" FARMER
Iowa City
William C. "Bill" Farmer, 77, of Iowa City, passed away April 15, 2018.
Bill was born March 20, 1941, in Harlan County, Ky., the son of Eugene and Violet Farmer. After high school, he served an enlistment in the U.S. Air Force. He served the Iowa City community as an Iowa City firefighter for many years, until his retirement in 1988. In 1998, he married Sheila Carson in Iowa City.
His family includes his wife, Sheila; son, Mark Farmer (Heather) of Arizona; daughter, Michelle Campbell (Dan) of Centerville; stepdaughter, Shawn Reynolds (Chris) of Lone Tree; and grandchildren, Jacob, Charlie, Tyler and Makenzie.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean O'Connor; and brother, Stan Farmer.
Following Bill's wishes, no public services will be held. Memorial contributions in Bill's memory may be made to an organization of your choice. Condolences may be shared with his family at www.gayandciha.com.
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