William Cline

William Cline obituary, Dade City, FL

William Cline

William Cline Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 17 to Sep. 14, 2023.
Dade City - Capt. William Edward (Bill) Cline, 76, of Dade City Florida entered eternal life Thursday, August 10, 2023, after a short illness. He was born December 1, 1947, in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of the late William and Mary (Taylor) Cline. Bill graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 1965 and served honorably with the United States Air Force in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. He married Mary Jane Belesky on January 27, 1978. He started work on the Great Lakes in 1975 with Ogelbay Norton Columbia Transportation and became Captain in 1986. He retired from the Gaelic Tug company in 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Chuck and Nancy Belesky, Jim and Linda Belesky, Dick and Laura Belesky, Jack and Kitty Belesky, Betty Rankin, Donna and Bob Amthor, "special" brother Larry Cowper, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Jerry Rankin and Harold Belesky Jr. and "special" brother Terry Sargent. He was a member of the International Ship Masters Association, and an active member of the Zephyrhills Moose Lodge 2276 and St. Rita Church Dade City, Florida. Bill and M.J. enjoyed several years of retirement in Florida. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Karrer Simpson Funeral Home in Port Huron, Michigan. In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Rita Chuch Dade City or Moose Lodge 2276 Zephyrhills, Florida.

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September 7, 2023

Michael Koprowicz posted to the memorial.

September 2, 2023

Ron & Wanda Bacon posted to the memorial.

August 28, 2023

Mark & Donna Boone posted to the memorial.

Michael Koprowicz

September 7, 2023

Capt Bill was an awesome guy. He was my friends boss but welcomed me aboard many boat rides and treated me like a VIP. This one is for you Cap:

https://youtu.be/JKsVidS70xQ?si=BplaCADFl3E2IS5X

Ron & Wanda Bacon

September 2, 2023

Bill, Ron and I will always remember your kind heart and your dedication to all that was important to you. Fly High with those orange sneakers.

Mark & Donna Boone

August 28, 2023

I´m truly sorry for your loss MJ. I was shocked to hear of Bill´s passing. May our Father in Heaven be with you and your family. Bill immediately welcomed everyone who came to the Moose and was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. The Moose will not be the same without him. May His peace and comfort be with you all during this very difficult time. Blessings to your family and our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dennis Peter

August 22, 2023

Sorry for your loss Dennis. Peter mustang dr. Soutfork.

LARRY M ROBERTSON

August 19, 2023

I did not meet Bill until he joined the Moose and he became active. It was a pleasure to work with Bill because he was dedicated and committed to the Moose Fraternity. He will definitely be missed by his brother's and sister's at the Moose Lodge. Rest in Peace Bill. You left a great legacy, and we will try and keep it up.

Anne Thomas

August 19, 2023

Always welcomed me back, in the fall, using my name. Appreciated and respected the way Bill ran a things at the Moose.
You and Bill always were happy greeters! Hugs Ann Thomas

Mike/Donna McCalden

August 17, 2023

A kinder, gentler soul you won’t meet. Bill was so easy to be around, easy to talk to and such a good sport. He was a kid at heart. I vividly remember MJ telling how Bill went to such extremes with his Christmas decor plans, from tree lighting to yard decorations. Not limited to Christmas, Halloween came in a close second. Such a happy couple, our hearts and prayers go out to MJ and all those who loved him. Peace in beautiful memories.

Justin Purcell

August 17, 2023

Bill was a great guy and a great Captain. He was someone who I respected very much. I will always miss our conversations and laughs we had.

Cindy Beavers

August 17, 2023

My heart goes out to MJ..
Bill was a great guy...very caring...i am gonna miss him when i come to fl to visit....am so glad i met him....RIP Captain!!!

Dan Cornillie

August 16, 2023

I made a great trip with Bill to Duluth and back when he was wheeling in the Str. WILLIAM A. REISS at what in retrospect was the end of an era. I was shocked to hear of his passing. My condolences to Mary Jane and the family.

Sandra Carter

August 15, 2023

Bill was such an amazing person always loved seeing him at the Zephyrhills Moose, he will be greatly missed sending prayers MJ and all his family

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