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William “Bill” Allen Weeks
William “Bill” Allen Weeks
Cedar Rapids
William “Bill” Allen Weeks, 77, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Celebration of Life: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at the Squaw Creek/Wanatee Park, Red Cedar Lodge. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services of Cedar Rapids is assisting the family.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sandy; three children, Wendi Clark of Cedar Rapids, DeDe (Wally) Schiedecker of Bloomington, Minn., and Todd (Judy) Harmer of Palo; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; relatives and friends.
William Allen was born on Oct. 29, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa. Bill’s parents were William H. and Carol M. Jones Weeks. He married Sandra Harmer and the couple made their home in Cedar Rapids. Bill and Sandy were married for over 40 years. Bill drove truck during his working life in several capacities. He retired from driving at Forward Air. Bill loved cars. He was the proud owner of a 1937 Chevy Coupe. Bill belonged to the Cedar Valley Street Rods, Iowa Street Hot Rods, and was a member of the Eagles Club.
William was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial fund has been established in Bill’s name and may be directed to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, and/or the donor’s choice.
Please share your support and memories with Bill’s family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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