William C. "Bill" Fox

William C. "Bill" Fox obituary

William C. "Bill" Fox

William Fox Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schaffer Funeral Home on Aug. 28, 2025.

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William C. "Bill" Fox, age 72 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at The Laurels of Defiance.
He was born on August 12, 1953 to the late Paul and Helene (Mekus) Fox in Defiance, Ohio. Bill was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School and was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Bill worked as a service manager at Arp's Hardware Store for many years. Bill loved riding his motorcycles and going out for a drive. His yearly trip was driving to the West Coast and back on his motorcycle. Bill will be sadly missed by his family and good friends.
Bill is survived by his sisters, Mary Kay Rugh and Jane Fox Lackey, sister-in-law Mollie, two nieces and two nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Tony Fox, and brother-in-law, Eugene Rugh.
A Memorial Mass will take place at a later date. Bill will be laid to rest in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery.

Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary Catholic Church. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com

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