Fahn, William ("Willis") Urban (1949 - 2024)

FAHN, PORTER, LEUSCHEN, FINK, ESCHER, BLEDSOE, GUBBELS, REYNOLDS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 3/23/2024 at 15:27:15

Name of deceased: William (“Willis”) Urban Fahn

Aged: 74 yrs, 5 mo, 20 days

Residence: Panama, Shelby County, IA

Born: Sep. 17, 1949; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: March 9, 2024; at home in Panama, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, March 15, 2024; St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church, Panama, IA; burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Panama, IA

Survived by: Wife of 50 years, Joan Fahn of Panama, IA; children, Chad Fahn of Earling, IA, Jeff (spouse, Jill) Fahn of Earling, IA, and Barbie (spouse, Brad) Fink of Harlan, IA; grandchildren, Austin Fink, Tanner Fink, Jordan Fink, Devin Fink, Spencer Fink, and Ashley Fahn; siblings, Donna Escher of Harlan, IA, Mary (spouse, Hollis) Bledsoe of Avoca, IA, and Charles (spouse, Linda) Fahn of Goodyear, AZ; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Leo and Hilda (nee Leuschen) Fahn; siblings and in-laws, Joe (spouse, Marilyn) Fahn, Marge (and spouse, Nick) Gubbels, Judy (and spouse, Chuck) Reynolds, and Kenny Escher

Education: Attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Panama, IA, and graduated with the Class of 1967, the last class to graduate from the school

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Mary of the Assumption, Panama, IA, and remained a lifelong member there

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Joan Porter; March 10, 1973; St. Mary’s of the Assumption, Panama, IA

Employment: Farmer; also drove semi-truck part time for Mages Grain and for Panama Transfer; was a federal crop insurance adjuster for several years, as well as being a past member of the Panama (IA) Fire Department

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed fishing and hunting, particularly coyotes; also taught his kids and grandkids how to live off the land; for the past few years, he and Joan made trips to his sister Donna’s home on East Okoboji Lake, IA. He enjoyed sitting on the deck, watching the scenery, and meeting new friends

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com