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William Erdman Obituary
Feb 27, 2025
Beloved husband for over 60 years of Elizabeth "Betsy" (nee Rolling) Erdman. Loving father of William Jr. (Nancy) Erdman, Kathryn (Keith) Gibbons, Karen (Dr. Andrew) Halsdorfer and the late Timothy Erdman. Loving grandfather of Victoria (Jordan) Levine, William III, Ryan (fiancee McKenzie), Andrew, Kaitlyn, Abigail, Caroline and Matthew. Loving great-grandfather of Theresa and Monica. Loving brother of Rosemary (David) Kloss. Brother-in-law of Margaret (the late Thomas) Stuhler, MaryLynn (the late Jack) Murphy and the late Ann (the late Dr. John) Burns. Also survived by nieces and nephews. William was a pharmacist for over 45 years in the Buffalo area. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 3-7pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst, NY 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:30am at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Amherst, NY 14226. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, The Alzheimer's Association or to Canisius High School. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Erdman
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William Halsdorfer
March 2, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Ortner
March 2, 2025
Betsy and family. I'm very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. Tom Ortner
Donna Carey
March 2, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Erdman's family.
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Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226
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