William James Costello, age 59, of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Huron, SD, died Saturday, November 3, 2012, at his home. His body was cremated and there will be a 7:00 pm prayer service on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria, MN. His memorial service will be 7:00 pm Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Welter Funeral Home in Huron with private burial of his cremated remains at a later date. Memorial visitation will be one hour prior to the service Thursday evening at Welter Funeral Home. William James Costello was born on April 2, 1953 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Jim and Janice (Kogel) Costello. He graduated from Huron High School and attended Huron College. Bill married Marlis Marshall on July 6, 1973. They began their family having two sons: Adam and Justin. He worked as a carpenter and job superintendent for Jacobsen Construction. Bill and his family moved to Alexandria in 1983. He worked for Watkins Construction Company and in September of 1989, until present, he worked for Breitbach Construction Company of Elrosa, MN. Bill's greatest loves were his family, fishing, camping and enjoying life at the lake. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 39 years and best friend Marlis Costello of Alexandria; sons Adam (Joanne) Costello of Minneapolis, MN; Justin of Seattle WA; brother Jay (Tracy) Costello of Gillette, WY; brother-in-law Jack (Midge) Marshall of Huron, SD; sisters-in-law Sandy (Roger) Kissner of Huron, SD; Cindy Marshall of Rapid City, SD; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his father James Costello; grandparents Harry and Ida Costello; brothers-in-law Ken Marshall and Larry Marshall; parents-in-law Lyle and Theone Marshall.