William “Bill” Dean Skoog
February 06, 2015
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William “Bill” Dean Skoog, 79, was born May 24, 1935, to Harry and Mabelle Skoog in Genoa, Nebraska. He passed away at Bright Kavanagh Hospice Service on Friday, February 06, 2015.
Bill graduated from Newton High School, attended the University of Iowa, and then served in the US Army. He lived in Altoona until moving to Valley View Village four years ago. Bill began his over 40 year career with SuperValu as a grocery bagger in his teens. He continued his service as owner of Bills’ SuperValu on Hubbell and retired as a field representative.
Bill was a long time member of the Altoona United Methodist Church where he was active in Methodist Men and Top Notchers. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed fishing and cooking.
Bill is survived by his daughters; Pam (Dan) Cole and Barb (Rich) Ramos; granddaughter, Marissa Ramos; and a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; parents; and sister, Karen “K.K.”.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW in Altoona, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church. A service of remembrance will be held at Valley View Village at a later date.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Valley View Village and to Bright Kavanagh House for their excellent care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family which will be given to Valley View Village at a later time in William’s memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Robert Hofferber
03/18/2019
Hello My name is Bob Hofferber I'm Bill Skoog's cousin. I was just looking at information about Genoa Nebraska today on the internet and was shocked and sad to see a picture of Bill and this obituary .His mother was my mothers sister Myrtle Hofferber. I was born in Genoa in 1932. I live in Gig Harbor WA. I'm not sure if any of this information will reach Bills family but if it does I left my email add. my phone number is 253-851-2627. I have several old pictures I can send you and stories I remember of the Skoog family.
Bob
Shelley Willey Buckley
02/11/2015
Barb and family...I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great man, always there to lend a helping hand. I remember softball days with a smile.
Saying prayers for these difficult days ahead.
Mary Beth Overton
02/10/2015
Barb and Pam, Your dad was such a great guy. I know my parents enjoyed being neighbors. The tricks he played and the fun he had with them made their stay in Altoona so much more enjoyable!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leland Blackledge
02/09/2015
I find this very hard to believe. I joined Bill S and Bill Baker at Stockton's 8th Street Store the Fall of 1949, and worked with him there off and on until 1958. Bill Skoog was such a joy to know and work with...he had a tremendous sense of humor. I don't know when I last saw him,but would have been at one of his wife's HS Reunions. He was always so full of life...again I find it very hard to believe that he is gone. I know it is a great loss to his family and more recent friends, but I too feel a deep sense of loss. There just are not enough people like Bill Skoog in this world.
Marilyn Stuart
02/09/2015
Barb & Pam
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. I will always remember your family as wonderful neighbors and friends.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lu Kimpel
02/09/2015
Barb and Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father (and mother). I will keep your family in my prayers.
Debbie and Bill Houghton
02/08/2015
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your dad---please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
john and maryann vedder
02/08/2015
I will always remember your dad as one of our original poker boys. He and I as neighbors in the 3rd st group provided many enjoyable moments to the neighbors as fans of opposing Iowa teams and running the winner of the game flag on the opposing foe's flagpole. Alas, Bill won more times than I. Both of them provided many good times and memories to us.
Susan and Carl Jacob
02/08/2015
35 years ago we lived in Altoona, and Bill took a shine to our toddler daughter. We taught Jennifer to say "Herky is a turkey" because we're Iowa State fans. One day she was sitting on your dad's knee after church, and she said it, much to his amusement. Sorry for the loss of both Carol and Bill so close together.
Bob Johnson
02/08/2015
Dear Pam and Barb, I worked for your father at his Super Valu store on Hubbell from when I was a senior in high school thru my 4 years of college. I was fortunate to have him as a role model to see how well he treated customers and especially us employees, and how he was also such a dedicated a family man. He was so much fun to be around. Thank you for sharing your wonderful father with so many people. God Bless.
Jerry Upchurch
02/08/2015
There isn't anything I can tell you about your Dad that you don't already know. He was bigger than life and the life of the party. More importantly he would give you anything you needed. He was a good friend and made working at Super Valu a pleasure. I will miss him. Your family is in my prayers.
Rich Collette
02/07/2015
Truly a wonderful man. I always enjoyed talking with Bill at work for his insight and his humor. He always remembered me as a little boy when my mom shopped at his store on Hubbell. Blessings to his family at this time of loss. .
Chuck & Mary Dally
02/07/2015
Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time of loss. May God comfort you and your fond memories bring you strength.
Tracy Dinesen
02/06/2015
Barb and Rich,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and to know that it comes at a time when you are already grieving. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Dinesen