William Baeder III

1943 - 2025

William F.V. Baeder III, DDS, Bellingham, WA passed away January 7, 2025. He was born February 27, 1943 in Forth Leavenworth, Kansas as the only child to William F.V. Baeder II and Gerda (Cypreansen) Baeder. While attending dental school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he met Janet Moran. The two were married on February 1, 1969. After graduating dental school in 1968, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a captain and completed three years with a tour of duty in Vietnam. After discharge he continued to serve his country in the Army Reserves until he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1990. Bill practiced dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska for 40 years. He and Janet raised three children Will (Jenni) Baeder of Aurora, CO, Anna Andreski (Pete) of Burlingame, CA, and Amanda Blue (JJ) of Bellingham,WA. He leaves behind 7 grandchildren He delighted in spending time with family and in life-long learning of finance, construction and German. He enthusiastically stepped up to lend his help to cut, build, or plaster his way to improve our homes. His children and grandchildren noted his top 3 Duo Lingo standing. During his last two years he enjoyed Bible Study Fellowship. Bill will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as a dependable, hard-working provider. He was a perfectionist when it came to dental work and gave of his time, talent, and treasure to causes dear to him. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.