William R. Owen, 75, was dead on arrival at a local hospital following an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Council Bluffs, he was employed by the Maico Hearing Aid Company. He was a member of First Christian Church and the Knights of Pythias of Glenwood, No.43.

He is survived by his widow, Mildred; four sons, Clifford L., Robert L., and Donald W. all of Council Bluffs, Howard F. of Sioux City; a daughter, Mrs. Mary L. Fisher of Council Bluffs; three brothers, Fred, Edward and George all of Council Bluffs; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hough and Mrs. Ethel Burgelson of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Alice Thorpe of California, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.