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William M.
Born in Patterson, New Jersey, in 1920, to Josephine M. and William Fairhurst. The family moved to Toledo where he attended Scott High School. He then went to Peddie School, graduated, and attended Yale University. He graduated early and joined the Navy as a commissioned officer serving on the USS John Rodgers. Upon the war's end, he returned to Toledo and married Marjorie Lucke in 1948.
He worked at Dana Corporation and affiliates Spicer and Hayes-Dana until his retirement in 1980. At the time of his retirement, he was executive vice president at Dana Corporation.
He was active at The Toledo Club, Walloon Lake Association - serving as its President - and SAE - in which he holds a lifetime membership.
He will be greatly missed by his daughters, Elizabeth Nelson (Dale) of The Villages, Florida, and Ann Fairhurst (Mark Cipra) of Chardon, Ohio; his brother, Thomas Fairhurst (Nancy) of Perrysburg, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our friends at Swan Creek Retirement Village, Sheila from Senior Independence and Susan, Tina, Beth and John from Right at Home for the care and compassion that you have shown our Dad over the past year and a half.
A private family burial will be held at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Swan Creek Retirement Village or the Cherry Street Mission. Arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, Perrysburg (419-874-3133). Condolences may be made to the family online at:
www.witzlershank.com
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Philip Tomlinson
January 14, 2015
To Betsy and Ann, and the entire family, though some four months late, having only now in January found this site with the news of his passing, your Dad, my Dad's best friend, with his bonhomie and sharp laugh punctuating it, to you Betsy and Ann, I renew these sad condolences. I saw him many years ago at the Lake, but after we left, and planted in leaving the kiss on his cheek that I had to.
I hope you are both well. Sorry I missed you.
Jack Slupecki
September 24, 2014
To the family of Bill Fairhurst, my thoughts and prayers to you in your loss. Bill hired me at Dana in 1961 and I will always remember him as a great leader and mentor. He will be missed. May God bless you all.
September 22, 2014
Sending my deepest sympathies with fond memories while in school.
Pam Heymann Ricciardi
john leech
September 22, 2014
Ann and the Fairhurst family....My thoughts go out to you during this time of grief....Remember the good times, the hugs, the stories, the love, the guidance that your father gave to each of you....He left a significant legacy....most importantly kind, generous, loving family members....all of you....John Leech
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Terry Bach
September 21, 2014
Betsy & Ann, I don't know if you remember me but I was the barn man at Morriet when you had your horse's there. I've though of your family often. I'm extremely sorry about your dad.
Jesup W. Scott High School Alumni Association
September 21, 2014
Our thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
"Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog"
Ed & Pat Leonard
September 19, 2014
Betsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn Dad's passing. We loved the stories that you and Dale told of Dad's interesting life. He's with your Mom now and resting in God's hands. Well take care of the compound until you return home.
Love, E&P
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