He was born Aug. 22, 1920, in Wheeling, W.Va., and married Emma Kiger on April 16, 1939. She passed away May 15, 2010. (1930 Census shows him living in Woodsdale Children's Home, Wheeling WV)
Bill was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and Navy, after serving his country in World War II.
Surviving are daughters, Sandra Dukes of St. Petersburg, Fla., Kay (Levi) Wengerd of Killbuck, Judy (Bill) Povlinko of Cambridge and Billie Jo (Mark) Hecker of Holmesville; 17 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Bill enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by daughters, Gloria Jean and Carolyn Knellinger; a granddaughter; and a brother.
Graveside memorial services will be Friday, June 22 at 11 a.m. in Killbuck Cemetery, with pastor Jerry Craycraft officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Killbuck VFW. A dinner will be held immediately following the services at the residence of Kay and Levi Wengerd. Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg.
A special thank you to the staff of Majora Lane Care Center for their kind and loving care.
He was born Aug. 22, 1920, in Wheeling, W.Va., and married Emma Kiger on April 16, 1939. She passed away May 15, 2010. (1930 Census shows him living in Woodsdale Children's Home, Wheeling WV)
Bill was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and Navy, after serving his country in World War II.
Surviving are daughters, Sandra Dukes of St. Petersburg, Fla., Kay (Levi) Wengerd of Killbuck, Judy (Bill) Povlinko of Cambridge and Billie Jo (Mark) Hecker of Holmesville; 17 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Bill enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by daughters, Gloria Jean and Carolyn Knellinger; a granddaughter; and a brother.
Graveside memorial services will be Friday, June 22 at 11 a.m. in Killbuck Cemetery, with pastor Jerry Craycraft officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Killbuck VFW. A dinner will be held immediately following the services at the residence of Kay and Levi Wengerd. Arrangements are being handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg.
A special thank you to the staff of Majora Lane Care Center for their kind and loving care.
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