William "Bill" Noel

I met Bill Noel when both of us were in Ralph Weiss´s Photography Workshop. In those pre-triathlon days, Bill´s cycling was to leisurely explore the city with his then wife and daughter. Bill was a comptroller in the apparel industry. When he got into running he applied his problem solving engineering and financial skills to bear on his work as a race director, track official, building fund raiser, and athletic event manager. His daughter, Anna, while still in her teens, was a quick...

Bill (and Peggy) were quite extraordinary in their love for physical activities, adventures and competitions. As a neighbor of Bill's, I remember him for his positive attitude, humor and sharp wit. And he was a sharp dresser too! He was also kind and always willing to help people. He was very fortunate in many ways and he will be missed by many people.