William “Bill” Eugene Woolse died on Monday, July 27, 2020, at the age of 97.

He was a member of Big Lake Gospel Tabernacle. He worked at PPG as an engineer until he retired and also served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his children, David Romero (Beryl), Margaret Burgess (Robert), Liz Herpin (Rick); and sister, Ruby Blackburn.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Earline Woolsey; and parents, Leo and Len Elliott Woolsey.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 31, at 11 a.m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Rev. Gary Mann, officiant. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.

Due to restrictions from the State of Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards, the gathering capacity will be limited to 50 people and face masks will be required.