Bill Thayer

April 18, 1957 - March 9, 2020

Bill Thayer, 63, of Clear Lake died Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home in Clear Lake. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, March 16, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hwy 122 W, Mason City. The son of Orville and Jessie (Halfpap) Thayer, Bill was born on April 18, 1957 in Mason City, Iowa. Bill grew up on the family farm near Burchinal, along with his sister and brother. Following high school Bill attended Buena Vista University where he earned his BA in Psychiatry. Bill’s adult years centered on his young family. He was a proud stay at home dad and strove to provide the best upbringing possible. The family looked forward their yearly vacations and throughout the years made it to each state west of the Mississippi River. A lifelong fan of Rock and Roll, Bill was a music and movie buff. In earlier years he enjoyed reading and riding his bike, until the loss of his eyesight prevented. Bill loved his family and his circle of friends; he was always eager for their company paired with good conversation. He will be greatly missed by his children, Kelsey Thayer and Kathryn Lollar; four grandchildren, including Alexander Marion and Julia Luna; siblings, Lynn (Laura) Thayer and April (David) Sherwood; many nieces and nephews as well as extended family and many friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Jessie Thayer.