William Wayne Elliott

William “Bill” Elliott, 73, of Waterloo, died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. He was born August 8, 1952, in Waterloo to Oscar and Rita (Edwardson) Elliott. He attended East High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1969. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam and was a tunnel rat as well as a proud Marine.

Bill married Linda Steiner in June of 1973 in Moline, IL. He was proud to be a tool and die machinist, mechanic, and storyteller. He worked for Ingersol Rand in Ponca City, and Roskamp Champion in Waterloo. Bill had many close friends and could always make them laugh with good stories. He was the kind of person who would help anyone he could. He enjoyed spending time fishing and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Joe (Crystal Wagner) Elliott of Independence; daughter, Rita (Mike) Papesh of Waterloo; grandchildren, Asia, Samantha, and Selena; great-grandchildren, Logan, and Olivia; and sisters, Rosie, Les, Tina, and Shirley Jo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Patty, Orville, Raymond, Eugene, and Steven.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave. Visitation prior from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Locke at Tower Park is overseeing arrangements.