William Kuehl Obituary
He is survived by his loving sister, JoAnn (Kuehl) Williams and brother-in-law, Gary and niece and nephew and their spouses, Kim (Williams) and Sheldon Bailiff; Tobin and Kim (Wollborg) Williams and his great-nephews, Trevor and Cameron Williams, Carson and Chase Bailiff. Bill also leaves behind his friends and devoted caregivers at the ADEC senior men's group home in Bristol.
As a child, Bill attended school at the Center for Retarded Children in Elkhart, Indiana, which was started by his parents in 1952 due to the lack of educational opportunities for mentally handicapped children. As a result of his parent's continued efforts, as well as the help and support of many families, businesses and other organizations, Bill and many others in the handicapped community were able to spend their adult lives working at The Sheltered Workshop, which was founded in 1958. It has since blossomed into the multifaceted Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County, established in 1976 and known as ADEC. Bill's family extends special thanks for the ADEC experience and for the years of love and care to Bill's ADEC family.
Throughout his life, Bill was an avid sports fan. He was a season ticket holder for all Elkhart High School basketball games and dedicated fan of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish. Bill was "up and ready" for all activities: bowling, basketball, Ride-A-Bike, Special Olympics, fishing, acting in plays, etc. He also served as an acolyte at St. John's Episcopal Church in Elkhart. Bill especially loved spending time with his devoted aunts, Mary and Victoria Abroham. Bill was a special part of his family and community and will be deeply missed.
A memorial service for Bill will be held Monday, August 8, 2022 at ADEC in Bristol at 19670 S.R. 120, Bristol, Indiana at 10am. A gathering of family and friends will follow from 11am-1pm. Burial will take place later that afternoon at 2pm at the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger. Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home of Elkhart are assisting with the arrangements.
The family asks that any donations be made in memory of Bill to ADEC, so their wonderful work may continue. ADEC at 19670 S.R. 120; Bristol, IN 46507 www.adecinc.com
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Cynthia (Sawyer) Guzzo
August 5, 2022
JoAnn,
How blessed to have Billy for so many years. I have many memories of your family and he was always a part of those. So sorry for your loss.
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Gloria Sawyer Kramer
August 5, 2022
JoAnn and family,
My sincerest sympathy to all of you.
I am so happy that Billy had such a wonderful long life, you are so blessed to have him all these years.
I remember when your mother started the programs, and how special it was to the community. I remember how good he was as an acolyte at St. Johns and that he served with my brother, Neal
Your Aunt Victoria was my God Mother.
God's Peace and Blessings to all of you
Carol Moreland Weld
August 4, 2022
JoAnn and Gary,
I am saddened to hear of your loss of Bill. I loved reading how he was supported these many years by ADEC and that your parents founded this well regarded program in our community! Thank you for informing us again about Aunt Cecelia and Uncle Don's legacy. I remember how Mom, Carolyn, showed care and concern for his welfare when she was with us. 85 years! What a wonderful life! Blessing of Peace and Joy to you all for the days ahead, Carol.
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