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William Aurentz Obituary
March 8, 1939 - November 25, 2016
Lebanon
William T. "Bill" Aurentz, 77, is taking the journey to higher Heavens after a short illness. He passed away at The Lebanon VA Medical Center on November 25, 2016. He was the husband of Bonita L. "Bonnie" (Aurentz) Aurentz, with whom he celebrated 52 years in marriage, August 1st of this year.
He was born in Lebanon on March 8, 1939 to the late Herman and Claire Sherman Aurentz. Bill was a graduate of Lebanon High School. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. For 45 plus years, he had been a certified master mechanic for Pat and Son Service Center. He was a member of Log Hollow Hunting Club in Potter County, Jonestown Legion, and the Perseverance Fire Company. Bill enjoyed hunting, country music, woodworking, and being outdoors.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his siblings, Jeffrey Aurentz and his wife, Colette of Myerstown, Heather and her husband, Earl Whorley of Annville. He is also survived by several nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vincent Aurentz.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday November 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from Kreamer and Lum Funeral Home and Crematory, Camp Meeting Road and Rt 72, Jonestown. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, with full military honors. A time of visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Children's Miracle Network, Hershey Medical Center, Mail Code A190 Hershey, PA 17033, or to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Janise Zimmerman
December 26, 2016
I send my deepest condolences to Bonnie&family. I meet Bill as a very young child.Bonnie &William,as my mother would call him were good friends of my parents. we went up-state together,picnics,snowmobiling,all kinds of gatherings.He also was their (my parents)TOP mechanic.He also did a special thing with my parents 8mm tapes of our families lives,that my family will cherish all of all lives thanks to Bill. He was a very kind and caring man. Bonnie& BIllhad a very special marriage.I was blessed to have known Bill.Alot of GOOD TIMES!! love ya Bonnie.
Shirley Hoffa
December 14, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
brenda miller
December 5, 2016
hello bonnie , thinking of you , our sincere sympathy, be strong ,make bill even morel proud, i know you can do it. remember the shoulder strap factory, i hear your laugh when i think of you.
December 5, 2016
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Bruce Albert
November 29, 2016
Bill was one of those genuine good guys. He was a friend who always could be trusted wether it was my car or a personal conversation. May God be with you as we miss Bill, but be strong in his memory. Bruce Albert
Belva Miller
November 28, 2016
Bonnie,
My sincere condolances.
Bill and Kathy Kissling
November 28, 2016
With our deepest sympathy.
Pat Klopp
November 28, 2016
Bonnie and Family...
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you
at this most difficult time.
Watson and Pat Klopp
Theresa Wickert
November 27, 2016
Dear Bonnie,
Was sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, Bill. It was very nice to meet you all and chat awhile this past week. You all are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief. It is not an easy time but keep him close in heart as you reflect on the wonderful memories you made together over the years. May God give you the strength for each new day.
Sincerely,
Theresa and Mark Wickert
The Staff of Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory
November 26, 2016
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