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William Edward Remsburg, 84

William Edward Remsburg, 84, of Lafayette, passed away February 18, 2013, with his children and grandchildren by his side. He will be fondly remembered for his humor, love for family and passion for music. Born on March 2, 1928, in Kentland, to the late Jay and Clio Remsburg. He graduated from Fowler High School. Bill studied Music Education at Indiana University. He continued to be an avid IU basketball fan. Bill played French horn in the Army band from 1948 thru 1952, serving in both Korea and Japan. He pursued his love of music playing in the Kokomo, Lafayette and Zionsville community bands throughout his life.

On May 2, 1953, he married Phyllis Eileen Eller. They raised their family in Lafayette. Phyllis passed away October 6, 1997. Bill was employed at Eli Lilly from 1956 - 1989. In May 1997, he moved to Indianapolis, where he lived with his daughter and granddaughter. On Aug 12, 2006, he married Lynn Raber; she precedes him in death. He most recently lived with his son in Lafayette.

Bill is survived by his four children, William (Tonya), Robert (engaged to Allen), Bradley (Kim) and Beth (Damen); eight grandchildren, (Jason, Bobby, Jesse, Amy, Joshua, Brooke, Bradley and Liesl); and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan Brown and survived by siblings, Jeanette Walburn, Rosalie Smith, Judy Strasburger and Jim Remsburg.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. service, Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Windler Funeral Home, Fowler. Burial will be at the Montmorenci Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette Citizens Band or Zionsville Concert Band in William's name.

Published by Journal & Courier from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2013.
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loved Bill and his French Horn...
fond memories of him playing for us!
so many great memories... GO IU!!!
Thoughts, Prayers and Peace for all the Remsburg's... ?

Jill Thomas Smith

February 22, 2013

Bill,Bob,Brady,and Beth: Sorry to read about your Dad; Thinking of you! Jim Lillian and family.

Jim Eller

February 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy for your loss, I really enjoyed being with your family especially at holiday times. Bill did have such a great sense of humor, I know you will miss him alot. Love to all, Virginia (wright)Dowling

Virginia Dowling

February 20, 2013

Bill, Bob, Brad and Beth, Sorry to hear about your Dad.

John McNeil

February 20, 2013

so sorry for your loss brad. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. gary and mary

February 20, 2013

Bill & Tonya,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you,

Kim Lear

February 20, 2013

Bill- sorry for your loss .both parents were wonderful people. Mrs Pilotte YOUR OLD SCHOOL BUS DRIVER DRIVER

February 20, 2013

Bill, Tonya and family - So sorry for your loss!

Darrell and Tina Smith

February 19, 2013

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