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1944
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2024
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William Wiant Obituary
Born September 5, 1944 in Climax, Clarion County, he was the son of Lester and Genevieve (Burford) Wiant.
Bill worked in the casting department at Eljer, retiring in 2006.
He was a life member of the Carwick Wesleyan Church where he faithfully served as a board member and superintendent.
He enjoyed dining out and spending time with his family.
Bill and Pauline loved and cared for 259 foster children over years.
He found the good in all things and was loved by many. Bill was a kind, loving man, who never met a stranger and held whomever he met in the highest regard.
His memory will be cherished by his loving wife, Pauline J. (Guntrum) Wiant, whom he married on May 27, 1978; his sons, Gary Wiant and wife, Nicki, of Shippenville, William Wiant Jr. and wife, Heather, of Rimersburg, and Andrew Wiant of Weirton, W.Va., Gary Billotte of Rimersburg and David Love of East Brady; daughters, Heather Marsh and husband, Mike, of Rimersburg, Koni Wiant of Clarion and Chloe Lamielle and husband, Danny, of Havelock, N.C.; grandchildren, Tyler, Courtney, Braxton, Peter, Regan, Benson, Joseph, Cole, Dane, Eli and Elliott; two foster granddaughters; great-grandchildren, Remington and Adaline; and a nephew, Kenneth Corle and wife, Missy, of Rimersburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harrison "Bud" Wiant, Jerry Wiant, Robert "Bob" Wiant, Donald Wiant, Gary Wiant and Bruce Wiant; and his sisters, Victoria Nunnamaker and Patricia Duncan.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Carwick Wesleyan Church, located at 163 Carwick Road in Rimersburg.
Additional visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Gary Guntrum officiating.
Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Bill's memory to the Carwick Wesleyan Church.
Arrangements are at the direction of the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
For those unable to attend services or anyone wishing to send an online condolence to Bill's family, visit www.bauerfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bob& Barb(Guntrum) Altman
May 31, 2024
Our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers.
Joel Solida family
May 29, 2024
So very sorry to hear of your loss, sweet family. You are so loved. God knows who you are. He loves you and is with you. Prayers for comfort, peace, and joy in abundance as you remember him. Hugs and prayers, Joel and Dana Solida and family
Seybert Family
May 29, 2024
Very nice guy. Friendly.
Mary McCauley
May 28, 2024
Always a great guy RIP
Dana and Mary Mccauley
Jodi Ripple
May 28, 2024
Bill was my favorite customer at the Rimersburg Post Office when I worked there. So sorry for your loss and prayers to your family.
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