William D. "Billy" Frickson, 91, of Cedar Falls, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

He was born September 16, 1929, in Waterloo, the son of William P. and Lillian R. Madison Frickson. He was united in marriage to Zelma M. Stanford on August 10, 1946, in Waverly; and had just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.

As a young man, Billy worked with his father at Frickson Water & Sewer. Later he went to work for the University of Northern Iowa. After 28 years, he retired in 1990 as Supervisor of Maintenance.

Billy was proud that he had built his own home in 1954. By 1967, he had built three more homes each bigger than the last as his family grew. He along with local contractors, who were friends and family, enjoyed working together on these homes. He enjoyed bowling and belonged to a league for many years. Billy also loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Zelma; 6 children: Lillian (Bob) Kemmerer of Solon' Don (Sandra) Frickson Sr. of Cedar Falls, Twila Woods of Hardy' AR, Kevin (Sue) Frickson of Highland' AR, Dwayne (Ronda) Frickson of Shellsburg, and Lisa Harmon of Geneva' IL; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Andrea Wroblewski of Waterloo.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Agnes Frickson; twin sisters, Jean Wittenburg and Joy Mooney; brother, Francis "Tiny" Frickson; grandson, William H. "Willie" Frickson; great granddaughter, Rayn Alliss; and in-laws, Ed and Jo Stanford.