Dignan, William J. age 65, of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of Hayward, WI, died Thursday, March 13th, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by wife, RoseMarie; daughters, Marie (Kevin) Stockman, Kristi (Bryan) Gloppen; grandchildren, Jessica, Corey, Leah Stockman, Benjamin Gloppen; sister, Nancy (David) Meyers. Retired from Control Data/Computing Devices. Memorial service 2 PM Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Coon Rapids United Methodist Church, 10506 Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN, with visitation 1 hr. preceding the service. Public interment 1 PM Saturday, April 19, 2008, Greenwood Cemetery, Hayward, WI. Fellowship to follow at First Lutheran Church.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
As another old-timer from CDC, I was sorry to hear about Bill. He certainly spiced up our lives as we share many memories of the "good ole days". My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Gail Brown
April 18, 2008 | Blaine, MN
Rose Marie & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, Bill was a wonderful man and I feel truely bleesed that I got to meet him and care for him at Mercy Hospital. Bill always made us laugh and had a graet smile that I'll never forget. I think of him often, especially when I'm at my cabin in Hayward, WS. God Bless you all and know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Julienne Dinkel RN (Mercy)
April 13, 2008 | Coon Rapids, MN
Rose Marie & family,
If I recall, I first met Bill back in 1967 at CDC. He was just a skinny young guy and maybe not as easy going as he was in recent years. Wow, how many of us have passed through the halls of CDC and most of us were also skinny back then.
Now, when I think of Bill, I always picture him smiling, wearing a red wind breaker jacket and driving a big boat of a car.
I also remember when CDC sent Bill to California. Bill was so happy to return to Minnesota....
William & Dianna Dankel
April 11, 2008 | St Bonifacius, MN
Rose Marie and family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill. Wasn't that long ago Bill gave us a great tour of your wonderful place in WI. He was a great neighbor to us for many years in Coon Rapids.
Pat Horgan
April 10, 2008 | Hugo, MN
As an old timer from CDC I was sorry to hear that Bill has left us. I am so sorry for your loss.
Susan Watkins
April 09, 2008 | Lakeville, MN
The world is a little less bright now that Digger has left us.
Ken Beaurline
April 07, 2008 | White Bear Lake, MN
Our deepest sympathies to Rose Marie and family. Bill was a fun-loving guy who had that rare talent of making everyone comfortable around him.
Gene and Jan Wiley
April 07, 2008 | Dalton, MN
I am so sorry for your loss.
Another CDC old timer that will be missed by many!
Ray Crowder
April 07, 2008 | Eagan, MN
Rose Marie and family,
I can still just hardly believe that Bill is gone. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Even before I became part of the Kittelson family, you welcomed me and even comforted me during a time of loss.
Bill will be so greatly missed!
Lisa Kittelson
April 06, 2008 | Arden Hills, MN
