“I worked with Bill at Essex for years. He was my bowling partner. One of the sweetest guys you would ever met. Rest in peace, Bill. ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: Jean Allen - Monroeville, IN

“I was shocked and saddened to learn of Bill's passing. He was such a good guy, and I'm a better person for having known him. My thoughts and...Read More » ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Denise Watkins - Fort Wayne, IN

“My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. It's been years since I saw Bill but I remember him very well. He was such...Read More » ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: Elsie Marie Winfrey - Ft.Wayne, IN

“I grew up with Bill and he was like a brother to me. We bowled together,played a lot of cards in the basement on the weekends, played a lot of...Read More » ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Steve Arnett - Fort Wayne, IN

“Phyllis, Deb, & Family, My sincere sympathy & prayers for all of you at this time. I remember Bill's smile & congeniality. I'm sure he will be...Read More » ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: Judy Worley Demeter - Littleton, CO

“I have many fond memories from going on family vacations together. I especially remember Bill's love of nature and how he knew the name of every...Read More » ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: Kristi Sawyer Ondrovich - IN

“I will always remember the deep love he had for his sons and his family. He enjoyed life and all of God's creation, especially birds and the...Read More » ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Cheri Sawyer - Columbia City, IN

“I used to sit across the aisle from Bill at IBM. We hit it off as Boilermaker fans and enjoyed our discussions around Purdue Football. Bill, Ryan...Read More » ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Dan Garde - Roanoke, IN

“Terry and I will always remember the wonderful summers spent at the lake cottage. Thank you Bill for always making us feel so welcome, for the...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: Terry and Kim McConnell - Sawyer, MI

“We are so sorry for your loss, your Dad, Brother, and Son was a wonderful man, always caring for others and always had a big smile on his face. We...Read More » ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: Betty and Dallas Eckrote - IN

“I'll always remember the trip he took with our family to Califorina many years ago. Eight of us piled in a station wagon...we made it and it was the...Read More » ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: Teresa Fackler - New Haven, IN

“Debra, This is an old class mate of yours. I'm sorry for your loss. I had not seen your brother since grade school. I knew it was him the minute I...Read More » ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Kathie Germano - Fort Wayne, IN

“We were so sorry to hear of the abrupt passing of Bill. He had become a volunteer and vital asset to the Kendallville Friendship Food Pantry and...Read More » ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Mark & Bonnie Schuyler - IN

“Phyllis and Debbie.....was sorry to read of the passing of Bill at such a young age.... remember, the lake is calming , like Heaven......Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: janet werling hakes - fort wyne, IN

“The lake just won't be the same without him. He was a great uncle. I will miss his laugh the most. It was contagious. Summer will miss her uncle...Read More » ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Nicole Happel - Avilla, IN

“We are saddened by Bill's passing at such a young age and offer our heartfelt sympathy to family and friends. Bill was a special part of the Arnett...Read More » ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: Harold and Jean Arnett - Roanoke, IN

“The Bible tells us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May you find comfort in knowing that Bill is spending eternity...Read More » ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: Merle and Lynn Steller - Auburn, IN

“I was heartbroken to read of Bill's death this morning. I loved Bill. He was like a brother to me growing up. We always considered him "one of the...Read More » ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Verna (Arnett) Williams - IN

“Bill was always such a thoughtful person to my family and I. I enjoyed knowing him even if it was just briefly. He was such a strong impact on our...Read More » ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Erin Ley - Ft. Wayne, IN - Friend

“I read a post on facebook recently about cousins being your first "best friends". I posted it again last night in your memory. It's true, we shared...Read More » ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Diana - Tucson, AZ - Cousin

“Dad, I will never forget how hospitable and loving you were to everyone you knew and even to people that you did not know. You impacted so many...Read More » ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: Scott McDowell - Ft. Wayne, IN

“I would like to express my feelings of sorrow for the death of Bill. I didn't know him very long, but thought he was a wonderful person. We worked...Read More » ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: Janet Bottomley - Kendallville, IN

“Dad- I always knew how much u loved us. I will never forget all of our fires at the lake and all of the stories. My best memories are at the lake....Read More » ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: Tammy - Fort Wayne, IN

“I was so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was always smiling and so happy when we would get together for family reuions. It seemed he truly...Read More » ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: Rebecca Fey - albion, IN - cousin

“My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: Kent Miller - Fort Wayne, IN

“I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. I was married to Diana Ahlersmeyer in the 1970's and we stayed at Witmer Lake with her mother and...Read More » ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: Phillip Whysong - St Petersburg, FL

“I'll always remember our National Park hikes and time spent at the Lake. Dad, I will never forget the impact you've made on my life and will always...Read More » ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: Ryan McDowell - Fort Wayne, IN