William Kilchenman Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Gnadenhutten, Ohio

William "Bill" Kilchenman

91, of Gnadenhutten passed away at the Hospice Truman House on March 19th. Born Aug. 22, 1926 in Uhrichsville, he was a son of the late William and Gertrude (Morrison) Kilchenman. Bill was also preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Jane Kohl and Virginia Parrish and one brother, Edwin Biggs. Bill is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen (Alred) Kilchenman, whom he married on March 12, 1948. Surviving children, Timothy (Suzanne) of Wilmington, N.C., Thomas (Lori Baukus) of Avon, Ohio; six grandchildren, William, Hanah, Marco, Kristina Briseno, Paige and Reese (Tyra) and two great-grandchildren. There are numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was a resident of Tuscarawas County throughout his life and graduated from Gnadenhutten High School in 1944. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer escort, Otterstetter, in the Pacific theater from 1944 – 1946. Bill was a driver and sales manager for the Goshen Dairy for 43 years. He was a member of the John Heckewelder Memorial Moravian Church where he served on the board of Trustees and Elders. Bill was also a member of the Ohio American Legion and the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. Bill enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, gardening, traveling, watching Ohio State football and helping others.

In keeping with Bill's wishes there will be no public visitation and a private service will be held. Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia or the Gnadenhutten Moravian Church. Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence in remembrance of Bill by visiting the Koch funeral home website at www.kochfhgnaden.com

Koch, Gnadenhutten

(740) 254-4200

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Helen & Family: Our condolences upon receiving the sad news. We didn't see much
of each other but Billy was a favorite first cousin. I gave Billy the Kilchenman
family bible that his paternal grandfather
brought to the US from Switzerland in 1882.
I will put together the ancestry I have of
the Kilchenman /Ryser family. Just e-mail
me at [email protected] with your contact
info. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold & Joann

Harold & Joann Weber

March 23, 2018 | Warner Robins, GA

We were so blessed to have the neighborhood we grew up in. So many great memories of kids playing in the back yards and parents chatting on the porches. I miss those days but remember them so fondly. Bill will certainly be missed. The man had a green thumb for sure. His garden was always amazing.
Thinking of you all.
Molly Tevis

Molly Tevis

March 22, 2018

Helen and family. My heart is sad. Bill was a great man. I will always be so thankful to you both for always being there for my mom and Walt. A great neighbor there never was. I always loved coming to see you two when in Ohio for a visit. It felt like an extension of home. You are in my heart and prayers. Love Marla Gardner

March 22, 2018

Helen & Family,
I remember Bill always delivering milk to my Mom & Dad's...even putting it in the frig if they weren't home. And lots of chocolate milk at school in those small glass bottles that Bill would deliver...Then we students along with Abie Blick would drink during lunch! Good memories! Bill was a nice guy. May God hold you real close at this time.

Dick Gooding

March 22, 2018

Helen & Family; I just wanted to say how many fond memories I have of Bill. He was a great role model for me when I was a young boy in Gnaden, a great neighbor to my sister Barb and an active contributing member to our community and the church. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bill will be in my memories forever. Ray Williams

Ray Williams

March 22, 2018 | East Stroudsburg, PA

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