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MESA, AZ: William D. Olinger, 79, of Mesa, AZ, passed away September 12, 2015 in Gilbert, AZ.
Bill was born April 3, 1936 in Mansfield, OH to Harold and Beatrice (Porter) Olinger. He attended Mansfield City Schools, graduating in 1954. He also attended Washington University in St. Louis, MO, graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. He worked at the Rathert and Roth Architectural Firm from July, 1959 to November, 1959, the Thomas Zaugg Architectural Firm from 1959 to 1976 and then owned and operated the Bill Olinger Architectural Firm from 1976 to 1998. After that he worked at MKC Architectural Firm until his retirement in May of 2003.
He belonged to many organizations and clubs throughout his career including Junior Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club of Mansfield, Richland County Planning Commission, Richland County Historical Committee, Architect's Society's of Columbus, OH and the Columbus Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He also volunteered at the Med Central Hospital of Mansfield, OH and the Banner Gateway Hospital of Mesa, AZ.
His hobbies included wood working, stained glass, gardening and reading.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Rabel Olinger of Mesa, AZ; daughters, Jill Olinger of Indiana, Lynne (Dan) Santoscoy of Michigan and Anne Olinger (Pat Billone) of New York; step-children, Kathy (Brian) Wolf of Ohio, Wendy (Lonnie) Smith of Iowa and Robert Rabel of Arizona; grandchildren, Aaron and Josh Birnbaum of Indiana, Nathan and Noah Santoscoy of Michigan and Ethan and Logan Billone of New York; step-grandchildren, Brittany and Dane Wolf of Ohio and Landon and Nathan Smith of Iowa. He is also survived by a sister, Shirley Nelson of Ohio.
Bill was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Margaret Ritzel Olinger; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 6747 E. Broadway Rd. in Mesa at 4:00pm Saturday, September 19, 2015. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Mansfield, OH.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the St. John's UCC Church, 68 Park Avenue East Mansfield, OH 44902 or the Banner Neuro Wellness Center, 207 N. Gilbert Rd. Suite 205 Gilbert, AZ 85234.
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Phil Lum
September 12, 2024
I met Bill and Margaret Olinger as a member of the UCC Architects Fellowship meetings and made a trip with them in 1989 as a young architect. Bill carried a huge camera, Margaret was sweet and caring. I´ve retired now, bur cherished their friendship. Great people, still missed.
Julie langoni
September 23, 2015
I will remember his sweet smile and that twinkle in his eye. My thoughts,prayers and love are with you.
Bill Horn
September 20, 2015
My sympathy to the family. Bill & I grew up together, but lost track after our adult life started.
September 19, 2015
Kathy and Brian, so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to know Bill, although I didn't know him very long before he moved to Arizona. Prayers are with you.
Judith Boling Lexington, Ohio
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Cindy Long
September 17, 2015
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing - my prayers and sympathy to the family. Memories of many years ago with him, Aunt Margaret, Jill, Lynne, & Anne. May God be with you all.
Cousin Cindy Kohnz Long
Jeanne Winger
September 17, 2015
Our prayers are with the families. Our hearts come to you with comfort and blessings.
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Richard & Mary Graves
September 17, 2015
Our prayers and sympathy to the family. Lean on GOD and each other to get through this difficult time.
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