William U. Determan (Bill), born April 22, 1947, was the oldest child of Urban and Kathleen (Landgraf) Determan.  He grew up on a farm near Early, IA, graduated from Sacred Heart High School, and attended Iowa State University, earning his agricultural economics degree in 1969.
   On October 2, 1971, he married his life-long partner in love and life, Susan (Jeckell).  Making a home south of Early for nearly 30 years, they built a beautiful life based on faith, family, and farming.   Throughout various livestock and agricultural businesses, Bill and Susan tirelessly worked to build a legacy of hardwork, integrity and respect.   In 2006, their livestock business took them to Nebraska for two years, before they settled in Sioux City, IA.  Throughout his life Bill was a constant thinker and trusted voice, with an idea always at work and a unique talent to help ‘make it happen’.
   He enjoyed any road trip, crop checking on a Sunday afternoon, visiting with family and going to see his two grandchildren.   Often attending local sporting events, going for walks with Susan, or enjoying live music and theater, Bill was not one to remain idle.  Regardless of where he was, Bill was easy to spot in his jeans (never shorts) and a cap.   
   Faith was fundamental in Bill’s life.  He was involved at Trinity Heights (in Sioux City, IA) with various projects and often led the afternoon rosary, embracing the spirit of Trinity as ‘Catholic in our theology and ecumenical in intent and appeal’.
   Bill battled various health issues over the past 10-15 years.  His journey reinforced the importance of faith and family.  He finally found peace, as he passed away from complications of a bleeding ulcer on October 4, 2021, with Susan by his side as always. 
   He is lovingly remembered by his wife Susan, daughter Billie Determan (Morristown, NJ), son Barry & Traci Determan, and their children Ashlie & Tyler (Adel, IA); sister Rosemary & Roger Groteluschen (Marshalltown, IA), brother Steve & Barb Determan (Early, IA), sister Jan & Kirby Burhop (Schaller, IA), sister-in-law Janet & LeRoy Houdeshell (Sioux Falls, SD) and 12 nieces and nephews.  Bill was blessed to have many extended family members and friends, including Uncle George & Margaret Landgraf (Ida Grove, IA), Aunt Jean Jackson (Bettendorf, IA), Aunt Helen Eckerman (Conrad, IA) and Aunt Lois & Roger Kipf (Lady Lake, FL).