FAIRBANK-Brad “Willy” William Higgins, of Fairbank, died Friday, August 6, 2010, at Fairbank, Iowa due to an automobile accident.
He was born September 6, 1960 at Waterloo, Iowa, son of Ralph and Donna (Kane) Higgins.
He graduated from Wapsie Valley High School, Fairbank, Iowa in 1978. He started working for John Deere & Company and then in 1984 he became an employee at Curley’s Sumner Locker in Sumner, Iowa.. In 1997 he became employed by Rockwell Automotive in Sumner until his death.
He married Becky Menuey in 1989. They later divorced.
Survived by: one son, Shyler (Chelsea) Higgins, of Johnston, Iowa, a daughter, Mannie Higgins, of Cedar Falls, Iowa. His parents, Ralph and Donna Higgins, of Fairbank, Iowa. Two brothers, Brian (Mary) Higgins of Fairbank, Iowa and Terry “Joe” (Denise) Higgins, of Oelwein, Iowa. Two sisters, Tammy (Keith) Curley, and Sherry (Denny)Annis, both of Fairbank, Iowa. Several nieces and nephews and his ex-wife, Becky (Menuey) Higgins.
 Preceded in death by: his grandparents, Leo and Martha Kane, Harold and Irma Kane and nephews Corey Annis and Dylan Welsh.
Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank with burial in the Church Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 10, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences for BRAD “WILLY” WILLIAM HIGGINS
We were deeply saddened to learn of Brad’s death. We would like to express our sincere sympathy for your family’s loss. You have our heartfelt condolences as this difficult time. Theresa & Mick Urness
Alot of good memories working with Willie @ Rockwell…… He will be missed!!! You have my sincere sympathy.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your family’s loss. My prayers will be with you.
To the Higgins Family,
Shyler & Mannie, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. From the former employees of HSN, co-workers of Becky, you have our prayers and thoughts this week. Our sympathy goes out to the Annis family also. May God comfort you in this time.
Deb in Human Resources &
Co-workers of Becky Higgins
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Brad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathy for your family. You are in my prayers.
Mannie & Family,
My deepest sympathy goes to your family in your time of need. I am so sorry for your losses. Growing up with your family has impacted my life for the better. I love you all and miss you. My prayers are with you all. May you all have strength.
– Julia Henry
I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s loss of Willie. I used to work with him at Rockwell, and I allways liked him very much.. My Son-In-Law, Danny introduced my daughter to him and every time i would run into Willie we’d visit for quite awhile at Pronto. He was a kind guy, and will be missed, may the Lord hold Willie, Corey in the Palm of his hands for all of eternity, God Bless all of you. My prayers are with you ALL. Deb Snyder
Mannie & Family,
I am so sorry for your losses. My prayers are with you all during this time of mourning. I love you and miss you all very much.
-Sarah Myers
Love you Uncle Willy, you will be forever in our hearts!!
Willie was always so much fun to work with at the Rock We have some fun memories We send our sincere Sympathy to his family. Roger and Margo Pleggenkuhle
I was deeply saddened to hear about Willie’s and Corey’s accident. Willie was a great co-worker and friend at Rockwell. He will be greatly missed and have many memories..
Shyler and Mannie – Willie spoke if you often and was very proud of you both!! You have my Deepest Sympathy to you and your families…. Dar Fagenbaum
Ralph and Donna and family,
So sorry to hear of your losses – how devastating it must be. Only time can heal. You have our deepest condolances. Our payers are with you.
Jerry and Jean Galleger
I was so sad to hear of your family’s losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ralph, Donna & Family, Shyler & Mannie, We were so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and for the days and weeks to come. May the love of family and friends help you get through this. Willy was such a nice guy and I always enjoyed visiting with him when I worked at the fairbank clinic or saw him in town. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Rhonda and Bill Rochford
Becky, we are so very sorry for you and your family’s tragic loss. It seems like those days were so long ago that we shared so many laughs and good times, but I still look back and cherish those days. You will always have a spot in our hearts and prayers.
Crystal & Andy Zikuda
Ralph and family. I just noticed that it was your son that had the accident. You have my most sincere sympathy and Prayers. I worked with you at Deeres. Take care of yourself………….Gene Frost
Willy you were my uncle that always put a smile on my face when i would come up in hang with you. Im going to miss you so much until the day we meet again. We can have some of the same many old good times we had. Love you forever you and corey don’t cause to much trouble?? Miss you lots
SETH ANNIS
PS. I mean corey as often you called me
Tammy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May God’s strength and your faith guide you through this journey.
Cathy Martin
Jim,u better be watching over yours,you have some dynamic kids/grandkids now,take care,till I see you again,say hi to Dillion for me,and u Corey and dillion talk about some of the fun stuff we did..love ya