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ST. PARIS – William "Bill" Kasper Hanlin, 85 of St. Paris, Ohio, passed away on June 24, 2025 in Soin Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Jan. 29, 1940 in Petersburg, W.Va., to Dallas and Mildred (Funkhouser) Hanlin, and was raised by his grandparents, Carl and Ida Funkhouser who he called "Mom and Pop."
Bill was a 1958 graduate of Parsons High School in West Virginia. He began his career working second shift at International, where he met the love of his life, Sharon (Kauffman) Hanlin. The two shared 52 years of marriage, building a life together. Bill spent over 19 years as a painter at Navistar before following his entrepreneurial spirit to open Billy Kasper's Body Shop in 1982, and later opened Kasper's Klosets. He enjoyed hunting but his greatest joy came from his faith and time spent with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, children: Duane Burnside, William "Billy" (Robin) Hanlin, Jr., Tracey Hanlin; stepsons Todd Algren, Trent (Denise) Algren; sister Cheri Butler; sister-in-law, Kim Hanlin; grandchildren: Danielle (Ashley) Burnside, Blake (Cassie) Hanlin, Catherine (Josh) Kiefer, Wiatt (Anna) Hanlin, Dalton (Claire) Hanlin, Jimmy (Rachael) Powell, Cameron Rohr, Hannah Algren and Caitlin Algren and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brothers: Mike Hanlin, Butch Dressler and Spike Dressler and brother-in-law, Ken Butler.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Association of Champaign County.
Arrangements are entrusted to ATKINS, SHIVELY, & VERNON Funeral Home, St. Paris, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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for William Hanlin
William F. Painter
September 8, 2025
Sharon, so sorry to hear about Bill,
Janny Augustus
July 1, 2025
Dear Sharon,
I just found out your husband passed away. Please receive my most sincere condolences.
I don't know if you remember me but I was good friends with Cliff and Connie Allen. I would love to reconnect with you when the time is right. Sending you a hug
Janny Augustus
Linda Peters
June 30, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Bill passing. He was a great landlord.
Kathy and John Riddle
June 29, 2025
Dear Sharon and family, I don't know if you remember us from Spfld. Church of Christ but we were saddened to learn of your loss of Bill. We will always remember his big smile and laughter as he and Cliff Allen enjoyed antics and jokes. I'm sure Bill is joyfully worshipping our Lord with Cliff at his side. What a pair they were while you and Connie stood back shaking your heads! After leaving Springfield, we moved to the beautiful mountains of NC for 13 years and then onto central TX to be near our granddaughters and their mom and dad (our son, Mark, who was baptized at SCC). Again, our condolences to you. It was a privilege to know Bill and we are grateful we had to opportunity to know such a gentleman. Blessings and peace to you.
Ned Robe
June 28, 2025
Sharon and family
Condolences for your loss. Always enjoyed working/talking with Bill. Take care
Mike and Lou Surgenor
June 28, 2025
So sad to hear of Bill´s passing . He was so good to Mike and I always encouraging us in the ministry. We always enjoyed Sharon´s hospitality Great dinner and great fun. Our family still talks about how the little Pomeranian chased Jon around. He was a great man of God and will be missed
Beth (Nilles) Watkins
June 27, 2025
Thinking of all with prayers
Connie Cupps
June 27, 2025
Bill was a wonderul man who we all admired. Always kind and considerate.
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