William L. “Bill” Costello

William Lawrence “Bill” Costello, 65, of Malvern, IA entered into eternal rest on Oct. 22, 2012 at his home in Malvern. He was born Dec. 4, 1946 in Council Bluffs, IA to Charles Delmas & Harriet Ruth (Talbott) Costello. Bill graduated from Malvern High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State in 1971.

Bill was a member of the Army National Guard from 1969-73 and from 1973-75 in the Glenwood unit. Bill was a fourth generation insurance agent in the Costello Insurance Agency, which was established in 1912. He was a life member of the following clubs: National Skeet Shooting Association, Southwest Iowa Sportsmen Club, National Rifle Association, Iowa State Trap & Skeet Shootings Association and America Trap Association. Bill was an accomplished shooter winning numerous awards throughout his career. He enjoyed traveling all over the country competing in both world and national championships.

Preceding Bill death were his parents. He is survived by his sisters, Georgann (Jan) C. & husband Gregary Franck of Ankeny, IA; Mary Beth Costello of Omaha, NE; 2 nephews, Gregary Wade Franck of Ankeny, IA; Travis R. & wife Marcy Franck and son, Keegan of Belmont, MA; extended relatives and many friends.

Inunrment will follow the service at the Malvern Cemetery. There will be a lunch served at the Malvern United Methodist Church following the burial.

Memorials may be made to the Malvern Community High School Student Loan Fund, Malvern Fire and Rescue or Malvern Golf Course.

Visitation:Monday, October 22, 2012
7:00 PM
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Service:Friday, October 26, 2012
10:30 AM
201 E.5th St.
Malvern, IA51551