William A. Kantlehner Jr.

NAPLES, FL WILLIAM A. KANT-LEHNER JR. PASSED AWAY on February 23, 2015, in Naples, Florida. He was 82 years old.Bill Kantlehner was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 19, 1933. He was the only child of Laura Bruenger and William A Kantlehner Sr. Bill graduated from Male High School and from The University of Louisville, where he received a bachelor's degree in business administration. After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Captain. He worked for the Aetna Insurance Company, and then became a partner in the Garrett-Stotz Insurance Agency, where he worked until he retired.Bill's passion for flying defined much of his life. Whether it was working on model airplanes or flying for the US Air Force, Bill always found a reason to hop in and take off. His drive to enjoy life led him to rebuild numerous airplanes which he ultimately would pilot, ride motorcycles and enjoy boats. He also excelled at building and flying radio controlled model airplanes. Bill loved people and especially liked to play golf. He was an avid "U of L" Fan and a history buff, who loved to read books. Recently he converted to Catholicism.Bill was predeceased by his wife, Betty Klapheke Kantlehner, and his parents, Laura Bruenger and William A Kantlehner Sr. He is survived by his children, William A. Kantlehner, III (Patty), Louisville, KY, Robert C. Kantlehner (Margaret), Greensboro, NC, Mark L. Kantlehner, Louisville, KY, and his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Will, Charles and Paul Kantlehner.A memorial service will be held at Saint Frances of Rome, Louisville, KY on April 18, 2015 at 10 a.m.The family requests that memorial gifts be made to Liberty Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 33206, Bonita Springs, Florida 34136.