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William Dreher Obituary

William M. "Bill" Dreher
89, a lifelong resident of Strasburg died Friday, March 29, 2013 in Park Village at Dover following a brief illness. Bill served as Mayor for the Village of Strasburg for 18 years and village council. He retired in 1984 from Republic Steel Company in Canton and was a brick mason by trade.
He was born June 25, 1923 in Strasburg, the son of the late Louis P. and Edna (Bach) Dreher. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kenny; three sisters, Margaret "Peg" Samsa, Pauline Beers, and Pearl Jones; and five brothers, Carl, Herb, Wilson "Bud", Bob and Jim Dreher.
Bill was a longtime member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Strasburg where he previously served on the church council. He was a Life Member and Past Commander of the Charles Hofer Post of the American Legion at Strasburg, Life Member of the New Philadelphia VFW and the Commanders Club of the D.A.V.. He was also chairman of the Strasburg Memorial Day festivities for several years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an avid Strasburg Sports fan and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing an occasional round of golf and the most joy in his life was spending time with his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by his family including his wife, Vivian (Barnhart) Dreher with whom he would have celebrated 67 years of marriage on June 15; three children, Lewis (Sally) Dreher, Lynnea (Karl) Thomas, and Charles (Karen) Dreher, all of Strasburg; and his daughter-in-law, Kathy Plunkett of New Philadelphia; 11 grandchildren, Kara Dreher, Kris Dreher, Mindy Dreher, Nathan (Jenn) Dreher, Josh (Nancy) Thomas, Seth (Jamie) Thomas, Damian (Lindsay) Thomas, Clay Thomas, Tyler (Brittany) Dreher, Travis (Courtney) Dreher, Trevor (Sarah) Dreher and Tanner Dreher; 11 great-grandchildren, Aiden "A.J.", Kameron, Deacon, Aubrey, Zane, Garrett, Violet, Riley, Lydia, Grant "G.W.", and Landyn.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 beginning at 11 a.m. in the First Eva. Lutheran Church at Strasburg with Pastor Karen Biggerstaff officiating. Interment will be in the Grandview Union Cemetery at Strasburg where the Strasburg American Legion and New Philadelphia VFW will conduct military honors. Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory at Dover on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Bill may sign the online guestbook by visiting the "obituaries and flowers" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 211 8th St. S.W., Strasburg, Ohio 44680 or Community Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 716 Commercial Ave. S.W., New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

Published by The Times Reporter on Mar. 31, 2013.
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Vivian and Family, I am so sorry to see that Bill has passed. You have my prayers and sympathy.

Jill Kaltenbaugh Herman

April 4, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, GOOD MAN!

John Gasperowich

April 2, 2013

sorry for you loss we will miss him may god bless you and keep you safe.

Pamela Sweasey

April 1, 2013

I'm deeply saddened over the loss of such a great man. He was always at our softball games and his support was so appreciated. My prayers go out to Vivian and all the family. I am thinking of you all.

Kate Sibila

April 1, 2013

Dear Vivian & Family,
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Bill. I remember dad & Bill on the deck talking about the Army.. Dad would talk about Bill alot, and what they did. My dad always brings up about Bill saving his life in the Army.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Frank & Beckie and Michael Klancer/Gauder

April 1, 2013

To the Dreher Family,
May God grant you his many blessings of his healing and hope. To Vivian, I miss talking and helping you both as your housekeeper at Park Village and bringing Bill books to read that we had in common. Your smiles and kindness always welcomed me each day. When I think of Bill, I think of Isaiah 40:31. May your family find peace in the days to come. It has been my pleasure serving both of you.

Debra Farrar

April 1, 2013

Vivian , sorry to hear of the passing of Bill . My God bless you and your family . And keep you in his loving arms .

Shirley ( Dupler) Treacle

Shirley Treacle

April 1, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 1, 2013

To the Dreher Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You have our Deepest Sympathy. God will give You comfort.

Bonnie,Jim Hendershot Gladys Baker

March 31, 2013

So sorry about your loss. May you find comfort in God's love.Ted and Shari Dayton

March 31, 2013

william malcuit

March 31, 2013

Vivian and Family--Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Ruth Dreher

March 31, 2013

Vivian, We're sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We only knew him for a short time, but we could tell what a fine man he was. You're in our prayers. Kenny & Susan McCracken

March 31, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. My Dad, George Halter, worked with Mr. Dreher for years on the bricklaying crew at Republic Steel.

March 31, 2013

Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My sympathy for your family. May you find comfort & peace in God's love.

Larry McBride

March 31, 2013

will always remember bill as a man who loved his counrty family town and school.remember the golf trip's and motorcycle trip's. very sorry

marty zehnder

March 31, 2013

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