Aden E.

Bankord

Aden E. Bankord, 92, Lake Mills, passed away on March 5th, 2018 at home.

He was born on March 8, 1925 in Penne Gille, Minnesota, the son of the late William and Ellen S. (Johnson) Bankord.

Aden married Ruth M. Thies on June 16, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois after proudly serving in the Navy aboard the USS Hudson in the Pacific in WWII. Aden received unit commendations for his bravery in four major battles.

Aden and Ruth had been residents of Lake Mills for over 50 years first building a lake cottage on Elm Point. Aden and Ruth were especially proud of their daughter Barbara.

Aden owned and operated Forest City Floors in Rockford after the war. Later Aden and
Ruth created Silver Needles, Inc. in Lake Mills and were distributors for electric knitting machines, yarns and their creation, the electric cone winder. Aden also drove school bus for Lake Mills schools for 30 years.

Aden was an avid sailor in the Rock Lake Yacht Club, enjoyed golfing, skiing and bowling.

Aden was very skilled in carpentry, woodworking, tile work, masonry, wallpaper, metal machining and fabrication along with repair and maintenance of all things electrical or mechanical.

Aden was a member of the Lake Mills United Methodist Church.

Aden was a regular supporter of numerous local service groups and charities.

Aden was beloved by those whose lives he touched and will be sorely missed; especially by his dog, Lester.

Survivors include his son-in-law Scott Sperl of Carefree, AZ and sisters, Beatrice, Salem, OR , Betty, Belvidere, IL and Bonnie, Klamath Falls, OR and brothers Eugene (Cleo), Rockford, IL and Larry (Pat), Rockford, IL along with many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends, including long time friend Evelyn Williams.

Also preceded in death by wife Ruth, daughter Barbara, brothers Howard, Gordon, Wilbur and sisters, Beverly and Hazel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Lake Mills with Rev. Edwin Vargas officiating. Friends may call from 4:00PM to 6:00PM on Sunday at the church and also after 10AM on Monday at the church until the time of services.

Burial with military graveside rites will be at Rock Lake Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to the church or Rainbow Hospice, Inc. of Jefferson.

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