William N. HANDSAKER

1928 - 2016

Age 88, of St. Louis Park, previously of Minnetonka, passed away on August 21, 2016 from complications of a head injury. He was preceded in death by his sisters Elizabeth Handsaker Raudenbush and Penelope Handsaker Miller and his grand-niece Alice Elizabeth Raudenbush. He is survived by nieces and nephews from all parts of the country, his former wife Ann Depta, and many caring friends in the Twin Cities and beyond. Bill was born in St. Paul on June 29, 1928, the son of Nelson and Bertha Handsaker. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1953, where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1948. Bill was an award winning amateur photographer, skier, sailor, cyclist, and traveled the world, visiting all 7 continents. His greatest joy came from his family and friends, to whom he was devoted and with whom he often traveled. Gifts in Bill's memory may be made to the American Humanist Association or Compassion and Caring, two of Bill's favorite charities. A Celebration of Life will be held Nov 1 at 11AM at Ramada Plaza, Minneapolis; contact Sandra Shearer 651-747-7862.