William D. Fife Sr, 79, of Lafayette passed away at 3:45 am Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at IU Health Arnett. He was born November 29, 1936 in Lafayette to the late Loren H. and Mabel (Widner) Fife.
After graduating from Klondike High School William married Margaret A. Moore on July 18, 1957 in Lafayette. She passed away July 25, 2011.
William served as the Street Commissioner for the City of Lafayette from 1960 until his retirement in 1996. After retirement he was an over the road truck driver for a short time so he could see the country. He was a member of AAOP, National Rifle Association and enjoyed spending time with his family, flying with his private pilot’s license, hunting and was known for his carpentry skills.
Surviving are his children, Sally Fife of West Lafayette, Peggy Welcher (Richard) of Lafayette, Becky Shepherd (William) of Charleston, IL, William Fife Jr of Lafayette, Ruth Ferry (James) of Lafayette and Judy Merkel (Jerry) of West Lafayette. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. William was preceded in death by a great grandson and eight brothers and sisters.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909.
Those wishing may contribute in William’s name to either the Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association.