William-Boeschenstein-Obituary

William W. "Bill" Boeschenstein

Toledo, Ohio

Sep 7, 1925 – Feb 25, 2017 (Age 91)

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BORN
September 7, 1925
DIED
February 25, 2017
AGE
91
LOCATION
Toledo, Ohio

Obituary

(News story) William W. "Bill" Boeschenstein, the former president, chief executive officer, and board chairman of Owens Corning who led the Fortune 500 company through a 1986 hostile takeover attempt, died Saturday in Jupiter Medical Center in Hobe Sound, Fla.Mr. Boeschenstein, 91, died from an...

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Bill was a fine leader (he led from the front!) who loved his family, friends, associates and his company...in that order. We developed a fine relationship at Owens-Corning which endured until he entered heaven. He will be missed!

Much condolences to the family. Bill was a great man who left an incredible legacy. My father worked with Harold (Dad was with Owens Illinois) when Owens Corning built their first plant in Colombia. Bill inherited the vision,drive and caring from his father. Chris Amato also kept me abreast of the wonderful they were doing with the underprivileged children in Toledo. So sorry to see him pass.

Bill was a wonderful and caring man. I met him as he was a member of the board at Prudential when I was recruited to become the CEO. I am forever grateful for his guidance and support. My condolences to the entire family.
Art Ryan

Thoughts and prayers to your family from ours. Mike, your dad was born the same year as mine and they shared so many of the same qualities. Including raising great kids! We hope to take the best of our parents' generation and apply it to our own lives, and those of our own children. Your dad was an inspiration to many. Fondly, Sara (Ecke) May

I worked directly for Bill for over 20 years at Owens Corning. He was always supportive but direct and honest in his criticism, both positive or negative. He remained personally involved in developing younger managers into effective executives over the years. He led a "team". We are all better because we knew him as a friend and leader.