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William Louis Anciaux

Birth	:	2 Sep 1923 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Nov 2019 Audubon, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5953636, -94.8654785
Description	:	William Louis Anciaux, the son of Roy and Hazel (Hensley) Anciaux was born September 2, 1923, at his parents’ home in Greeley Township in Audubon County, Iowa, and died November 4, 2019 at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital at the age of 96 years, 2 months, and 2 days. He attended Exira Community Schools, participating in basketball and baseball and graduating as the valedictorian of the High School Class of 1941. He then attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa until he was drafted on October 2, 1944. He served in the Army Air Force and was a... Read More	William Louis Anciaux, the son of Roy and Hazel (Hensley) Anciaux was born September 2, 1923, at his parents’ home in Greeley Township in Audubon County, Iowa, and died November 4, 2019 at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital at the age of 96 years, 2 months, and 2 days. He attended Exira Community Schools, participating in basketball and baseball and graduating as the valedictorian of the High School Class of 1941. He then attended Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa until he was drafted on October 2, 1944. He served in the Army Air Force and was a navigator with the 786th Bomb Squadron. He was stationed in the European Theatre and during a mission his plane experienced engine trouble and crash landed in Sweden, where he was a prisoner of war. He was honorably discharged on December 5, 1945 and received a Purple Heart. Bill returned to Exira where he was employed for Lensch Plumbing for a short time. On October 5, 1944, he was united in marriage to Joyce A. Lensch at the Federated United Church of Christ in Exira. One son, Herbert, was born to this union. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier for years until he retired in 1990. Bill was very proud to receive several awards from the Postal Service for never having an accident during his employment. He also farmed where he grew row crops and milked dairy cattle. Bill was a member of the Federated United Church of Christ in Exira. When Herbert was younger, Bill was a Boy Scout leader for many years. He was an avid sport enthusiast especially baseball. In his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and bowling with Joyce. He also bowled on a bowling league at the Exira Bowl for several years. Preceding him in death was his wife, Joyce Anciaux, on October 11, 2008; his parents; his sister, Orlynn and husband, Joe McKibben; and his brothers-in-law, Herbert “Bud” and wife, Ruby Lensch, Bill and wife, Treva Lensch, Buel and wife, Barbara Lensch, and Wendell and wife, Norma Lensch. Survivors include his son, Herb and wife, Marcia; his grandchildren: Todd and wife, Kim, and Sara and husband, Paul; his great-grandchildren: Ella, William, Nicholas, Adeline, Greta, Grady, Dylan and Carter; his niece/daughter, Lisa and husband, Terry, and their children: Veronica and husband, Tyler and their children, Carson, Camry and Cooper; Tessa; Darrick and his children, Lexi and Logan; Erick and his son, Brecken; Trever and fiancé, Courtney; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Jason Zaiger on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira, Iowa, family will meet with friends one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will take place at a later date in the Exira Cemetery in Exira.

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William Louis Anciaux's memorial is located at: Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did William Louis Anciaux death?
William Louis Anciaux death on 4 Nov 2019 in Audubon, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5953636
Longitude: -94.8654785

Family Members:

Parent

Roy Anciaux

(1888 - 1963)

Hazel Hensley Anciaux

(1888 - 1974)

Spouse

Joyce Ann Lensch Anciaux

(1926 - 2008)

Siblings

Orlynn Helen Anciaux McKibbin

(1916 - 2014)

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Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

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14. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
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15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

16. North Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6460000, -94.7222000

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Coordinate: 41.6603012, -94.7236023

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -94.7019000

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22. Elk Horn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

23. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

24. Melville Township Cemetery
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