Windus, William A.

William A. Windus, 88, of Duluth, Minn., formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012, at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Park Hill Cemetery, Duluth, with military honors by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard. Reception following at Lakeshore.

Memorial preferred to the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra or the Cedar Rapids Symphony. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home (218) 727-3555.

William Albert Windus was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Duluth, Minn., the son of Frederick A. and Dora (Simonson) Windus. He grew up in Duluth and graduated from Denfeld High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in India. After the war, he received his electrical engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. He married Marlis East on Dec. 19, 1948, at Central Avenue Methodist Church in Duluth. They later moved to Cedar Rapids, where William worked for Collins Radio Co. They returned to Duluth in November 2007 and were residing at Lakeshore.

He was a member of the Sons of Norway, IEEE, Kiwanis Club and played viola in the Cedar Rapids Symphony. He was an avid ham radio operator and enjoyed model ship building, traveling with family and making lefse.

William was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harry.

William is survived by his wife, Marlis; children, David (Debbie) Windus of St. Louis, Mo., and Joan (Jim) Halquist of Duluth; and grandsons, Peter and Jonathan Halquist.

Published in The Gazette June 13, 2012.