William Bernard Saunders

William “Bill” Bernard Saunders, age 75, of Manning, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home in Manning.

A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Manning VFW on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

A graveside service will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with military honors by the United States Navy.

Bill was born on September 7, 1946 in Carroll, IA, and he was the son of Merle H. and Jeanne (Donnelly) Saunders.  He grew up in Manning and graduated from Manning High School.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1965 and served during the Vietnam Conflict.  Following his honorable discharge he lived in California and Omaha.  He worked in dental equipment sales and he owned and operated Gizmos Arcade in Omaha.  Bill moved to Manning in 2008 where he retired.  Bill was an avid Iowa Hawkeye Football fan.  He loved his dog Little Bit, and he had a kind and loving heart always willing to help family or a friend.

Bill is survived by his sister Kay Houghton of Omaha, NE; a brother Carl Saunders (Debbie) of Fort Madison, IA; step-daughters Amy Henkel (Evan) of Bennington, NE, and Sonya Olson of Omaha; and several nieces, nephews and many good friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Denny Saunders, a sister Millie Saunders, and his special friend Teri Amsden.