William Avril Heller

1927 - 2019

William Avril Heller

1927 - 2019

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

William Heller Obituary

Published by Arnold Funeral Home - Canton on Mar. 16, 2019.
William was born on August 8, 1927 and passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. William was a resident of Atherton, California at the time of passing. Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Bill attended Ohio State University where he was in the ZBT fraternity. He was drafted into the US Army in 1945, where he played the saxophone in the US Army marching band, among other postings. Contributions may be made by check or by donor advised fund grant recommendation directed to: The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Attention: The Bill Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund(s) 121 Steuart Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Funeral services will be held in Canton, Ohio where Bill will be placed next to his devoted parents, Mary and Paul Heller. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in memory of Bill to one or both of his scholarship funds held at The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund: Gifts will be split between the two funds, unless directed otherwise by the giver.

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November 13, 2020

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Rita and Wyn Wachhorst

November 13, 2020

Dear Family of Bill,
As neighbors on Park Lane, we met Bill while walking our Great Pyrenees. He loved our big white dog and even walked to our house to see him (Mogul) again. We so enjoyed seeing Bill as the center of attention at his 90th birthday party—smiling and surrounded by friends and family. Enjoyed his evident zest for life and learning how full his was! We are sorry to have lost our new found friend from around the bend on our street. Sincerely, Rita & Wyn

Marv and Judy Laughlin

March 17, 2019

What a wonderful guy Bill was. Funny, so smart, loved life to the fullest. And he was so fortunate to meet Susan, who made his life complete. I remember him telling me about meeting Susan for the first time. He was absolutely agog at your intellect and beauty! And you changed his life, with him moving to California to be with you. As for personal relationships, Bill struck gold in California! Our heartfelt condolences to you and the children in this time of loss.

Debbie & Craig Hoffman

March 16, 2019

Dearest Laura and Peter,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your loving father. What a legacy he leaves in both of you and the rest of your family! Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time and sending much love.

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