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William VonOhlen Obituary
Will received a Men's Swimming scholarship to JMU and graduated with a BS Degree in Business Administration in 2001. Later he earned a BS degree in Environmental Engineering from Old Dominion University. He received his Professional Engineering Licensure Certification and was employed by the City of VA Beach as an Environmental Engineer.
Will was involved in many activities and loved his wife and children and they were his first priority. He enjoyed surfing, biking, fishing and brewing beer and was happiest when he could do those things with his family and friends. He valued nature and was motivated to protect and care for the environment. His love and appreciation of the ocean ran deep and he dedicated his professional life to the health of the Va Beach waterways and oceanfront.
Will is survived by his wife, Carey Manby VonOhlen and three children, William Robert (age 8) Milo Edward (age 6) and Caroline Lucille (age 3)and his parents, William and Patricia VonOhlen of Newport News and a brother, Benjamin VonOhlen of St Augustine, FL. He is also survived by his parents in-law Debbie Manby and David Turner and John Mosser and brother-in-law Kyle Mosser, all of Va Beach.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Nov 13 at 10:30am at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, VA Beach, 23462
Donations for Will's family are being accepted at gofund.me/762fb20b
Will loved life and cherished his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. If you have any memories or stories about Will that would help his children know what a wonderful person he was, please send them to [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for William VonOhlen
The Hartwich Family
December 15, 2021
Dearest Patty, Bill, Carey and the whole family,
we are sending our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers out to you. There are no words to give you solace right now. Will will be always in our hearts. He was an amazing human being! We love the von Olen family with all our hearts.
Delegate Shelly Simonds
November 17, 2021
Sending love and sympathy to your family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tyla Matteson
November 15, 2021
Glen and I are very sad to learn about the loss of Will VonOhlen. Our thoughts are with Patty and Bill and all of Will's family.
Terry Gooding
November 15, 2021
Patty, You are in my thoughts during this challenging time. I know you are comforting your family, Will's family, and yourself with love and faith. Healing hugs to you and yours.
Carolyn Chittenden
November 11, 2021
Patty, my heart breaks for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ben & Lee Boisseau
November 11, 2021
Ben and I are heartbroken Patty for you and Bill and of course Will´s family and your son Ben. I can tell you you have lots of friends still in Petersburg that are praying for all of y´all to get through this. Take care of yourselves and keep the Faith!
Lee
Campbell Minister
November 10, 2021
Carey, I am so sorry for your loss. Will is a friend from college, and he holds a special place in my heart. He was always so inclusive and kind; I have wonderful memories of him from JMU. I am saying daily prayers for you and your children. RIP Will, we will miss you.
Ann Bright
November 10, 2021
Carey, I am a coworker of your mother. She always speaks very highly of Will and the family. I can't even imagine what you are going through,but please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mabel Kenney
November 10, 2021
My Friends Patty and Family, I'm so sorry for you and Will's sweet young family. . . and for all Will's friends and coworkers. How he will be missed. My memory of Will is an outdoor-loving high school guy with a shy-ish, sweet smile . . . a guy putting in many hours in the water with the Coast Guard team and on your little sailboat off your back yard. I love hearing that in subsequent years he was investing in wildlife and waterfront preservation. So VonOhlen! My prayers are with you all, but especially his sons and little daughter. Sending you a long hug, Patty . . .
Carol Woodward
November 10, 2021
So sorry to hear, prayers for family. RIP dear William.
Ashley R. Janechek
November 10, 2021
I just recently met Will at our Public Works Picnic. He was just so friendly, kind, all around good guy with an infectious smile. My heart goes out to his friends and family, I know that he will be missed beyond words.
Madeline McMillan
November 10, 2021
To Patty and all of Will´s family, John and I are heartbroken to read this news! May you find comfort in the legacy of his love for all of you. Keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
Michael & Ashley Jones
November 9, 2021
We got a brief opportunity to know Will through daycare/kids sports. Just being around him for a bit you immediately saw what a kind man and a great father he was. We are heartbroken for his beautiful family and friends. He was very proud of his boys playing sports and adored his sweet little girl. Much love to all who knew him.
Meagan Adams
November 9, 2021
"There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they gone the light remains."
I'm certain Will has left an emmense light for all of you. Patty, you and your beautiful family are in my thoughts.
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