Memorial
Billy Ray Herwig, 62, of Monticello, Iowa, died Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by family.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories officiated by Certified Celebrant Amy Hart. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service in the Chapel Stateroom. Inurnment will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bill was born September 1, 1953 in West Union, Iowa to Adeline (Martwig) and Ray Herwig, Jr. After earning his certification, Bill made his career as a commercial printer. He worked for Fisher Printing in Hiawatha for twenty-five years and then at Quebecor from 2003 until 2012. Bill was united in marriage to Cathy (Warriner) Byron on June 28, 2008 in Monticello.
He was a consummate outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially deer. He loved riding his Yamaha motorcycle and playing golf.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy; son Neal (Emily) of Norman, Oklahoma; step-daughter Katelyn (Harold) Dalton of Joliet, Illinois; grandchildren Harold, Kobe, and Mariah, all of Joliet, Illinois; brother Henry (Sandie) Herwig of Coralville; and sisters Holly (John) Becker and Shally (Dick) Garin, both of Cedar Rapids; nieces Kelly and DeeDee; nephews Cullin, Kyle, and AJ; as well as many close friends, especially those in his Coggon hunting group.
He was preceded in death by his parents.