William “Bill” Aufenthie
Wednesday, September 17, 1941
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Age:
73 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday March 30, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday March 31, 2015
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Tuesday March 31, 2015
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Millville Cemetery [ view map ]
Wednesday, September 17, 1941
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Age:
73 years old
Wednesday, September 17, 1941
Date of Death:
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Age:
73 years old
William “Bill” Aufenthie
Bill Aufenthie, age 73 of Rochester, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2015 following a year-long battle with cancer.
Bill was born on September 17, 1941 in Rochester to Roscoe and Lucille Aufenthie. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1959. In 1961, he married Elizabeth Huiting, and were later divorced. Together, they had three children. On May 19, 1990, he married Darleen Parkinson in Blooming Prairie, MN. After working for the Kahler Hotel briefly, Bill worked for the US Postal Service in Rochester. He was later the Postmaster of Blooming Prairie, MN. Following retirement, he worked in Rochester as a PERA-Professional at Century High School known as “Brother Bill” for ten years. Bill loved golf, gardening and playing poker. He was a collector of coins, and a gun expert. He was a special father-figure to Darleen’s children.
Survivors include his wife Darleen, Bill’s children: Jeffrey (Patricia) Aufenthie of Bruce, FL, Scot Aufenthie of Minneapolis, Jaime (Mark) Stolp of Oronoco. Darleen’s children: Jeffrey Parkinson of Rochester, Kenneth (Stacey) Parkinson of Millville, and Deborah Van Heiden of Rochester. Bill’s siblings: Bruce (Linda) Aufenthie of Rochester, Cathy (Paul) Kinyon of Rochester, and Jackie Salisbury of Spokane, WA. His grandchildren: Cassy Knudson, Rick Van Heiden, Barb Parkinson, Cody Parkinson, McKenna Parkinson, Savannah Parkinson, Sierra Parkinson, Samantha Parkinson, Katlin Aufenthie, Julia Aufenthie and two great-grandchildren: Cailey Knudson and Johathyn Jervis along with several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers James and John, and his grandson, Charles Van Heiden.
A Memorial Service for Bill will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Monday evening, March 30, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM in the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service. Burial of Bill’s Ashes will be in the Millville, MN Cemetery.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of William “Bill” Aufenthie has received the following condolences.
A great cousin! Always welcoming..Great golfer..He will be missed..Our condolences to Darlene, Bills brothers and other family..He was the "Rock: for the Aufenthie famly..
I remember brother Bill from when I was at Century, graduated in 2007.
I enjoyed having Brother Bill as part of Century's early years. We had some interesting "gun debate" conversations. But he was a great guy. My sympathy to Bruce and all family
To the family and friends of Bill . Please accept my sympathy during this difficult time .Bill was a good man with a good heart . After reading these other messages it is obvious that he left a piece of his heart with all of those whom he touched . Your neighbor : Dennis C. Ohm
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jr
I was sad to see that "Brother Bill" passed away.I worked at Century as a para and Bill was always so nice to me.He would be the one i would go to if i needed something.He will be missed.
Heaven took another angel..thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bill. Wonderful man who inspired many students at Century High School. May you find yourself at peace.
Brother Bill was a wonderful influence on the students and staff at CHS. You always knew where you stood. Wonderful Guy!
My prayers are with you
Peace, Georgiana
I will never see a tan Chevy s10 and not think of Bill patrolling the parking lot at century highschool...keeping us safe
Brother Bill was so special. He always brought joy to my days at school.
Dearest Aufenthie Family,
At this time of sadness and sorrow, try and remember that Mr Bill is a close as a memory
And the God of all comfort is ALWAYS as Close as a prayer~
I have a very delightful memory of Mr Bill,
I'll never forget when Mr Bill playfully introduced himself to me
as "Tall & Handsome"
I will always think of him as such~
May GOD's love, truth & comforts surround you during this painful time....
Death is not the end of the story for those who have believed upon Jesus Christ for salvation~
You are dearly loved, and prayed for~
Very Sincerely,
Lisa Marie Peterson of White House TN
I will always remember Bill as "Brother Bill". He had a great heart and would do anything for anyone. He had a great sense of humor and contagious laugh. He loved his family and always talked kindly of each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gretchen O'Neil
We will miss the breakfast visits we had with Bill and you. He always made it enjoyable and there was never a dull moment with him. He was the same at all times even when he played cards. We will miss sending him our Christmas ditto letter.