William Pedersen

William Irven Pedersen, 77, of McDonald, died Saturday, Sept 10, 2016, at his home in McDonald. He was born Jan 19, 1939 in Padroni, CO to Irven E. and Beulah Edna (Emanuel) Pedersen. He was married on April 28, 1960 to Joyce I. Riley in Fort Morgan, CO. He was a resident of McDonald since 1972. He retired from the Rawlins County Shop.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter; two grandchildren, one son in-law; four brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, William (Penney) Pedersen, of Atwood, Sandy (Scott) Zeigler, of Oberlin, Tammy (Jeff) Bates, of Fort Hood, TX, Caroline (Brent) Ginther, of Menlo and Loretta (Cliff) Rucker, of McDonald: sister, Jean McCain, of Vinita, OK; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5-8:00pm on Tuesday, Sept 13, 2016 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral services will be 11:00am on Wednesday, Sept 14, 2016 at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Bird City. Burial will follow in the Grace Cemetery, McDonald. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com