Obituaries : William “Bill” J. Barkdoll

Following a brief illness with congestive heart failure, William "Bill" J. Barkdoll, 68, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center.  A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m,with a short informal ceremony at 4:00 p.m., at the Farmer's Mercantile Hall, Garrison.  Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton, is caring for Bill and his family.

Bill was born July 8, 1956, in Omaha, NE, the son of Richard and Margaret (Wray) Barkdoll.  He graduated from PlatteviewHigh School in Springville, NE.  On May 5, 1979, Bill was united in marriage to Colette Packingham at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Garrison.  The couple later divorced, but remained each other's "best friend".  Bill was self-employed as a general contractor and owner/operator of "Barkdoll Painting" and "Do It All Barkdoll".

Bill enjoyed dune buggy racing, slot machines, helping build race team owner, Leo Jackson's home in North Carolina, and spending time as a "Happy Hour" guy.

Bill is survived by his children: Dustin Barkdoll, Vanessa Kearns and Dallas (Felicia Pettit) Barkdoll; eight grandchildren: Passion Barkdoll, Ryelin, Davis, Sterling and Olin Kearns, and Bentley, Bracelynn and Bailee Barkdoll; three sisters: Jean (Rick) Pfeifle, Joyce (Dave) Kramer, and Mary (Ray) Kiernan; life partner, Colette Barkdoll; and numerous other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, David Barkdoll.

Memorials may be directed to: Vanessa Kearns, 709 E 4th Street, Vinton, IA, 52349, or Farmers Savings Bank and Trust, 401 B Avenue, Vinton, IA, 52349.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.