William Ask

WILLIAM ASK

Cedar Rapids

William L. Ask, 77, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. The Rev. Lynn L'Abbe will officiate. Entombment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Pat; three sons, Michael (Jeri) of Cedar Rapids, Gary (Pamela) of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Brian of Rockford, Ill.; two daughters, Vicki O'Brien and her fiance, Kevin, and Lori (Charles) Menge, both of Cedar Rapids; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer and Ryan; Michael, Steven, Laurie, Elizabeth and Christopher; Kira; Candace and Will; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Bill was born in a boxcar on Oct. 8, 1936, in Kanaranzi, Minn., the son of Hans and Amelia Solem Ask. He married Patricia E. Elson on Dec. 28, 1974, in Cedar Rapids. Bill was owner and operator of Ask Auto Glass, retiring from there in 1999 after 43 years of service.

He was a faithful member of Our Savor's Lutheran Church, a Big Brother of three Littles through Big Brothers Big Sisters, past master of Mizpah Masonic Lodge 639, XYZ, past monarch of Ambar Grotto, High Twelve and El Kahir Shrine, where he had been a Shrine Clown, as well as proudly serving in the Army.

Bill enjoyed model railroading, had a great sense of humor and was a great storyteller. He especially enjoyed the time spent with his many friends and beloved family.

His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial donations may be given to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, American Heart Association or Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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