William Keith Woller
February 16, 1939 — January 15, 2026
William Keith Woller, age 86, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services for William will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Johnston, Iowa. There will be a visitation also at Messiah Lutheran Church starting at 9:00 A.M. He will be laid to rest at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Wilton Volunteer Fire department or Messiah Lutheran Church. For additional questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for William and his family.
William was born on February 16, 1939, in Adrian, Michigan, to Willis and Dorothy Woller. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1956. A proud patriot, he served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960, serving in the Middle East. He married Claudette Hathaway on October 4th 1959. His lifelong commitment to service and community began early and never wavered.
He proudly served the people of Iowa for nearly three decades as a member of the Iowa State Patrol, beginning in May of 1965 and retiring in 1994 after 29 years of honorable service. His dedication to protecting others extended far beyond his career. William volunteered with the Wilton Fire Department for 35 years, from 1965 until 2000, and dedicated 15 years of service to the Durant Ambulance Department.
After retiring from the State Patrol, William continued working for five years as a security officer at North Star Steel. In 2000, William and his wife Claudette moved to Lake Panorama, where he remained as hardworking as ever, serving as security for Lake Panorama and staying actively involved in the community.
A man of deep faith, William served as an elder in the Lutheran Church for many years and continued this calling at St. Thomas Lutheran Church after moving to Lake Panorama. He also served on the Wilton Park Board and devoted many years as a Boy Scout leader, mentoring and guiding young people.
At Lake Panorama, William found special joy in reading to second graders at the local elementary school, a role he cherished. Above all, he treasured time with family. He greatly enjoyed boating and fishing with his children and grandchildren, making countless memories on the water. He also loved camping and golfing, always appreciating time outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother Willis and Dorothy Woller, his two sisters Janice Hall and Carol Filter, three nephews: Mike Filter, Mike Hathaway, and Pat Hathaway. William is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Claudette Woller; his two sons, Dale Woller and Douglas Woller (his wife Jessica Woller); six grandchildren: Lindsay, Raynee, Nicole, Natalie, Hannah, and Harrison; and four great-grandchildren: Jameson, Bridget, Callen, and Caysee, who were a constant source of pride and joy.
William will be remembered for his tireless work ethic, his devotion to faith and service, and his deep love for his family. His legacy lives on through the many lives he protected, taught, mentored, and loved.
