William Roy Germann
William Roy Germann
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Bill was born in Seattle to William H. Germann & Corinne Price. He died August 2, 2025 in Virginia Mason hospital.
Bill was the middle of 3 children and is survived by his wife Linda Voelker, his younger brother Tony Germann, sister-in-law Janice Germann, his nephew Taylor Germann and his niece Erin Brennan & husband Tommy Brennan, great nieces and nephew - Hadley, Luke and Harper Brennan.
While growing up in Ballard, Bill formed many loving, lasting friendships that date back to grade school & Ballard High. He attended WWU and graduated from UW. He served in the Army Reserve. Bill and his uncle Cliff Roberts owned a Timber business, Rolco Pacific which took him to Japan, Korea, Russia and Alaska. He loved to play bridge, golf and travel, especially to Palm Desert & Hawaii. Bill was proud to learn of his 1/16th Native American heritage with the Duwamish tribe.
Bills true love was dogs - owning many over the years he loved his Aussie Doodle Sadie the best.
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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle
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3243 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116
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