William D. Walbom

1938 - 2021

William D. Walbom, 83, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Independence Village in Avon Lake following a long illness.Mr. Walbom was born in Lorain on January 5, 1938, a son of the late Herman O. and Dulcie M. (nee Thomas) Walbom. He was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard.He was a 1956 graduate of Lorain High School, and 1970 graduate of Baldwin Wallace University. He attended Calvary Baptist Church Avon Lake. He dedicated his life to God and his family. He retired from Ford Motor in Lorain following 35 years of service.Bill is survived by daughters, Laurel (Jack) Purtell of Westerville, Christine (Rendel) Smith of Upper Arlington, sons Brad (Lori) Walbom of Avon, Darrin (Marilyn) Walbom of Plain City, William (Janine) Walbom Jr., of Vermilion, 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sister Karen (Dan) Minnich of Avon Lake and a brother Ronald (Roberta) Walbom of Lorain.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judith L. (nee Erdy) Walbom in 2005, brothers Robert Walbom, Gene Walbom and an infant sister Marlene Walbom.Friends may call on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 6 - 8 pm in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.Additionally, friends may call on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 10 - noon followed by a Celebration of Life in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst, OH.The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Buckeye Chapter, 6155 Rockside Road, Suite 202, Independence, Ohio 44131. www.nationalmssociety.orgAdditional information and online condolences at: www.boyercool.com