William T. Heyser

GETTYSBURG William T. "Wild Bill" Heyser, 76, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010, surrounded by his family and friends at his home. He was born March 3, 1934, in Adams County, son of the late Charles E. and Beulah (Seylar) Heyser. His first wife, Millie R. Heyser, died in 1969. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Biglerville High School, attended Shepherd College, graduated from Montana State University, and earned his Master's Degree from Western Maryland College. He was an excellent athlete and played college football and baseball for the U.S. Army while serving his country during the Korean War. Bill taught at Littlestown High School from 19621967, Millersburg High School in 1968, Fairfield High School in 1969, and Gettysburg High School from 1969 until his retirement in 1993. While at Littlestown and Gettysburg, Bill coached the football teams and helped guide many young players. He continued his career at New Oxford High School from 1993 until his retirement early this year as a driver's education teacher and for over 30 years ran the William Heyser Driving School in Gettysburg. His memberships included The American Legion Post 202 in Gettysburg and former Gettysburg Elks Club. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending his grandchildren's events. Bill is survived by his fianc<6>e, Ruth Ann Orndorff; three daughters, Lisa M. Sturges of Fairfield, Beth A. Harman and her husband, Bryan of Westminster, Md., and Vicki L. Senft and her husband, Jim of Spring Grove; a son, William T. Heyser, Jr. and his wife, Holly of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, Jacqueline Garcia, Brett and Cody Harman, Sarah Senft, and Billy, Beau and Bella Heyser; greatgrandchildren, McKenzie and Maddison Garcia; sister, Margaret Burcham of Orrtanna; former wife, Patricia Heyser of Hanover; stepchildren, Bruce MacPherson of Gettysburg, James MacPherson of Orrtanna, and Liz Shaffer of Hanover; eight stepgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Nancy Orner and Janet Stansbury; and five brothers, Charles Jr., Robert, Lewis, Stephen, and Frederick Heyser. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3535, Gettysburg, PA l7325. Online condolences for "Wild Bill" can be made at monahanfh.com