Date of Birth:
Tuesday, May 13, 1930
Date of Death:
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Age:
95 years old

William “Bill” White

William (Bill) Kenneth White, 95, of Chatfield, MN, passed away on March 8^th, 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness.

Born May 13, 1930, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, to Earl and Dorothy White. He worked at his father’s restaurant for many years. He enlisted in the United States Army National Guard after high school. Bill was a Private during the Korean War, where he took on duties in kitchen patrol (KP).

On September 25, 1952, he married the love of his life, Molly (Johnson) White, in Rochester, MN. Bill worked as a cook at Michael’s restaurant. He loved fishing, vacations up north, baking with his wife, and connecting with other Korean veterans. He treasured time with his family and enjoyed gathering with loved ones.

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 73 years, Molly; his children, Cheryl Gasner of Chatfield, Deb (Jerry) Behnken of Rochester, and Mike White of Rochester; his grandchildren, Renee Gasner of Minneapolis, Tony (Christin) Gasner of Sparta, WI, Samantha (Nick) Fatis of Rochester, and Cody (Megan) Jordahl of Rochester; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and his brother, Clare White of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Frank; his sister, Edith; and his son-in-law, Steven Gasner.

A service will be held on Friday, April 10^th, 2026, at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm followed by the service at 2:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend the military honors burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens, followed by a luncheon at Bill and Molly’s former residence: 3208 Nelson Ct SE, Rochester, MN 55904.