Bill Fennelly

William B. Fennelly (also known as Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Bill, Billy, Bossy, and Barney), 86, passed away December 11 at Genesis East, Davenport.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 14 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 916 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport.  Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass in the gathering space at church.

He was born December 6th, 1933 in Chicago, IL and was raised in Davenport. His parents were John P. and Della (Hughes) Fennelly, who were both immigrants from Ireland. Bill married Carol Dreier in 1956.

Bill and Carol have four children, Bill (Deb) of Ames, Pat (Kelley) of Davenport, Mike (Ann) of Davenport, and Kelly (Dave) Coiner of Davenport.

Bill and Carol have twelve grandchildren, Billy (Lyndsey), Steven (Andrea), Megan (Mike) Rieck, Michelle Gibbs, Jake, Trevor, Kate (Gabe) Lorack, Luke, Liz, Ty (Stef), Zach, Aly (Hunter) and eight great grandchildren Will, Callie, Camden, Chandler, Nolan, Hayden, Tanner, Kemper. Special niece Kathy (Gene) Schwarz and family and many loving nieces and nephews.

Bill was raised in a large family having fourteen siblings. Surviving are: Tom (Esther) of Davenport, Kevin (Rose) of Moline, Larry (Barb) of Davenport, Rose Fennelly of Chicago, Josie Fennelly of Davenport. Preceding him in death are John, Richard, Jim, Mary Lauer, Katie Strandlund, Anna Mae Fennelly, Peggy Kinsella, Patricia (Tootie) Fennelly, and Rita Wiegand.

Bill is loved and cherished by his family and friends. He loved his job, staff and was proud of his career in politics and 100% Irish roots. He enjoyed playing Euchre with his buddies and watching the Iowa State Cyclones.

The family thanks everyone for their outpouring of love, prayers and support.

Special thanks to our friend and physician Myra Daniel, along with Drs. Coyne, Robken and Foreman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Handicapped Development Center.