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William Verheyn Obituary
LIMA — William R. Verheyen, 95, died at 11:25 PM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Lima, Ohio.
William was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1923, in Tiffin, Ohio, to William J. and Ethel (West) Verheyen. March 20, 1943, he married Edna Hammonds, who preceded him in death.
William graduated from Canton McKinley High School. He served as a pilot in the US Air Force during World War II and retired from the Air Force with rank of Major after 24 years. He worked at American Electric Power for 42 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Hump Pilots Association, Inc., the Elks Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the VFW, and the American Legion.
He is survived by a daughter, Karen (Gary) Kirsch of Middleburg, FL; two sons, William R. (Roseann) Verheyen, Jr. and Jeffery (Christine) Verheyen; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren and a brother, Robert (Marie) Verheyen.
He was preceded in death by a great grandson, Kameron Clark.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio and from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, Canton, Ohio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at ST. Mary's Catholic Church. Father Benson Okpara will officiate.
A military burial will be held in Northlawn Cemetery Canton, Ohio, at the family's convenience.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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April 29, 2018
I have never met a man more proud of his life, more proud of his service to our country, his kids, his grandkids. He had a great love in his heart for his grandson that passed away...i cried with Bill many many times over him. I've heard countless story's about his long time in the air force...probably hours worth! What an amazing man!!!!!!!! He lived a full happy life and was so very proud of every 95 years of it. I am also so happy that I got to be apart of the last 3 years he spent on earth. I spoiled that man..and made sure he was taken care of with my whole being! We counted on each other and I will forever love and miss him. Thanks to his wonderful friends Phyllis and Jim for always being a phone call away, for spending his last few hours with him. Love you always Mr. Bill.
Love your Aide, Debbie
Bob Dotson
April 27, 2018
I did not know Bill but he was good friend to my father at Wyngate Jim DOTSON. rest in peace Bill thank you for our freedom.
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