William Robert "Bill" Struve, age 88, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Keystone Nursing Care Center.

Public graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in Shellsburg. Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM on Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E 6th St, Vinton)

Bill was born March 11, 1932 to William John and Julia (Teslick) Struve. He was united in marriage to Bertha Adair on February 20, 1954 in Cedar Rapids. Bill farmed in the Palo area and retired from Wilson & Company after 42 years of service.

Bill loved to farm and raise livestock, he was a lover of "old school" John Deere machinery, and loved to watch John Wayne westerns. He also enjoyed watching and feeding the many birds that congregated at his home. He was very social and loved to visit on his daily "rounds". He also enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Minnesota.

Bill is survived by his children, Rhonda F. (Bruce) Purcell of Van Horne, Dennis Struve of Springville, Kevin (Mary) Struve of Vinton; 2 step-sons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings, Ramona, Rachel, Jeanette, Marylou, Terry, Donna, and Yvonne.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Bertha, brother Dwaine Struve; 1 step-son; and sister Lucy Baldwin.

Online condolences: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com

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