William-Koellner-Obituary

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Mr. William G. Koellner

Cranford, New Jersey

Mar 2, 1927 – Jan 21, 2018 (Age 90)

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BORN
March 2, 1927
DIED
January 21, 2018
AGE
90
LOCATION
Cranford, New Jersey

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Gray Memorial Funeral Home - Cranford Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of William G. Koellner, "Bill", announces his passing on Sunday January 21 2018, at the age of 90. He died peacefully following complications from heart disease. Bill was Born in the Bronx, NY, grew up in Elizabeth, NJ and then spent 62 years as a resident...

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I was saddened today to read of Professor Koellner's passing in the Montclair State magazine. Bill (as he asked I call him after graduation) made a clear, positive impact on my attaining my career goal of becoming an actuary, which I will always remember. In particular, early in freshman year in 1973, Bill got to know me - as he did with all his students. When he heard that I planned to become an actuary, he put me in contact with an actuary he knew. As I spoke by phone with that actuary,...

For Kevin Koellner and Family. I was sorry to just learn of your Father's passing. May his memory be a blessing. Gene Saks

Mr Koellner was an inspiration to myself and many women at Hillside High who became math majors in college because of his encouragement.
Sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sympathy to Dolores and the family. He will be missed at the Cranford Senior Tai Chi class. Holly and Jerry Phillips.

My uncle lived a long, fulfilling life with many accomplishments. His journey is complete. May he Rest In Peace.

My sincerest condolences to the Koellner family. I first met Bill and Dolores over 40 years ago as a student at Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, where I was friends and classmates with Kevin. We had fun with them both on Parents' Weekends, and I remember Bill as a brilliant man and a true gentleman. May your faith in the risen Lord sustain you in this time of sorrow. - Jake, Connecticut

Lenhome Drive North will certainly miss Bill-
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
Karl and Donna Pedde

So sorry to here about Bill's passing. His guidance and encouragement helped me greatly as I started my career as a mathematics teacher. He was a wonderful man.

With deepest sympathy to my Aunt Dolores, cousins and their families. Uncle Bill will be missed.
Love, Joyce and Brett