William "Bill" Orchard

October 16, 1935 - March 13, 2020

Bill Orchard Perry, Iowa formerly of Jefferson Date of Death: March 13, 2020 William (Bill) Orchard, son of Claude and Laura Kinnan Orchard, was born October 16, 1935 in Iowa City, Iowa and passed away in Perry, Iowa at the Perry Lutheran Home on March 13, 2020 at the age of 84 years. Bill grew up in Greene County, Iowa. He quit school at a young age and went to live with his uncle, Roger Kinnan and helped on the farm. In 1958, he was drafted in the Army. He spent this time in Alaska. It was at this time he received his GED. In 1960, after being honorably discharged he went to work for the Alvin Kelly family. He worked for them over fifty years. He loved the farm, which he called home. In 2014, he spent the rest of his life in a nursing home. Those who preceded him in death were his parents, one brother Richard Orchard and a sister Connie Ball. He is survived by his brothers Leon Orchard of Omaha, and twin brother Jack (Shirletta) Orchard of Jefferson, IA, and Jerry (Lois) Orchard of Salina, Kansas; several nieces; nephews; and cousins. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Scranton Township Cemetery. Bill donated his body to the University of Iowa Anatomical Gift Program to the benefit of students in their continued education. Online condolences may be left at www.sliningerschroeder.com. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home 515-386-2171