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Portrait of William Edward Bradfield
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William Edward Bradfield

August 27, 1947 – July 22, 2023
Lived 75 years
Waterloo, Iowa
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CEDAR FALLS - William E. "Bill" Bradfield, 75, of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital.

He was born August 27, 1947, in Waterloo, the son of Max and Elizabeth (Chasky) Bradfield.

Bill graduated from Waterloo East High School with the class of 1966. After graduation, he enlisted into the United States Army where he served in Vietnam.

He was honorably discharged on August 30, 1968.

He was married to Carol Plotz from 1970 to 1988. He later married Noreen (Thrasher) Schilling on May 8, 1993.

Bill was a very skilled carpenter and had worked for Cardinal Construction for many years until retirement.

Bill was known and loved for his stubborn nature. He loved spending time with his family and friends. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, biking, occasionally beating his little brother at pool, and spending as much time as he could, caring for Noreen. Using his expert woodworking skills, he would often build furniture or other items for those close to him.

Survived by his wife, Noreen Bradfield of Cedar Falls; daughter, Stephanie Bradfield of Waverly; son, Ryan (Kim) Bradfield of Janesville; stepson, Josh (Shayla) Schilling of New Sharon; four grandchildren, Makenzie Briddle of Spirit Lake, Tegan Briddle of Readlyn, Brayden Bradfield of Waverly, and Cade Bradfield of Janesville; step grandchildren, Addison Schilling and Brecklyn Schilling of New Sharon; brother, Kenneth Bradfield of Cedar Falls; and sister, Sandra Mehmen Weiss of Waterloo.

Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Justin Bradfield; sister, Pat Muchmore; sister-in-law, Kathy Bradfield; and brother-in-law, Galen Mehmen.

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1947
Born August 27
1948
William was 1 when Truman ordered the armed forces desegregated
1959
William was 12 when Barbie made her debut
1969
William was 22 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1971
William was 24 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1982
William was 35 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1997
William was 50 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
William was 57 when Facebook was launched
2016
William was 69 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
William was 75 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away July 22, age 75
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