William "Bill" Field, 69, passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on January 19, 2020.

He was born in Warren, MN on September 12, 1950 to John Byron and Betty (Murray) Field.  He graduated from Stephen High School in 1968 and then attended Moorhead State University in Moorhead, MN.  He was united in marriage to Donna LaBine of Argyle, MN on September 2, 1972 and they raised four children together.  Bill enjoyed a rewarding career as a teacher and farmer.  He proudly taught at Stephen High School and then Stephen-Argyle Central for 35 years.  He treated his students and former students like family.  He was fortunate to be able to farm with his dad, learning the value of an honest day's work.  He passed on those same values to his sons, while continuing to build a successful family business. Bill was also very active in the community, serving in leadership positions in many organizations.  They include the Stephen Lions Club, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Minnesota and National Education Association's and Tamarac Township Board of Directors.  Bill was a man of strong faith and a devout member of St Stephen's parish of Stephen, serving on the Church Council for many years.    He was an avid outdoorsman, a hunter and a farmer.  He cherished his trips to the deer hunting cabin, which was his pride and joy.  One of his favorite sayings was, "It's daylight in the swamp," which referenced the peace and serenity that came at sunrise as he overlooked the hunting property from his deer stand.  Bill's greatest accomplishment and joy in life was his family.  Watching his children and grandchildren grow brought him immeasurable happiness.  His children and grandkids adored their "Pop" for his patience, humor, and quiet strength.  We are all better to have been loved by him.

Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna;  two sons, Scott (Maxi Adams) of Grand Forks, ND;  John (Shanna) of Grand Forks, ND;  and two daughters, Kristie Marvin (Dan) of Eden Prairie, MN;  Katie Yacoub (James) of Eden Prairie, MN;  two sisters, Sandra Rasmussen (Mark) of Moorhead, MN;  Myrna Olsen (Howard) of Fort Worth, TX; a brother-in-law, Wayne "Red" Knoll and 10 grandchildren, Jake Marvin, Bo Marvin, Matthew Marvin, Luke Marvin, Isabella Yacoub, Madeline Yacoub, Jack Yacoub, Taylor Field, Jocelyn Field and Avery Field.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Anita Knoll, and an infant son.  Blessed be the memory of William "Bill" Field.

Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks, Minnesota  on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be next spring in the Stephen City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Friday evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30.