William J Bill Anderson

William “Bill” J. Anderson, age 74 of Swanton, Ohio died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 7, 1942, to John H. and Marie E. (Okul) Anderson and on September 11, 1982, he married Susan Hungling. He was a 1960 graduate of Rogers High School. Bill served our country in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division from 1961-1964 during the Vietnam War. He drove semi-trucks since 1966, later retiring from Chrysler Jeep in 2009. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Assumption, a 32nd Degree Mason with the former Robinson Locke Lodge #0659, a Union Steward with Local #12 for 14 years at Chrysler Jeep and a member of the Centurion Motorcycle Club since 1977. Bill loved traveling especially to Yellowstone Park and parts of Nebraska. He loved dogs and enjoyed spending time with children, but most of all, Bill enjoyed lots of good times with good company. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Susan M. (Hungling) Anderson; son, William “Bryce” (Mary) Anderson; grandchildren, William Anderson, Evelyn Frankie Anderson and Eli William Anderson; sister, Marie Brown as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie; brother, John “Jackie” W. Anderson and sister, Helen Anderson. Bill’s family will host a Celebration of his life from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at American Legion Post # 479, 200 Hallett Road, Swanton, Ohio 43558 where Memorial Services will begin at 4 p.m., with Centurion Club Chaplain Ron Johns, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.