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William Hultz Obituary
He was born on August 18, 1938, to the late Kenneth and Florence (Nell) Hultz in Defiance, Ohio. Bill graduated from Defiance High School in 1957 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Defiance College in 1969. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. On May 16, 1965, he married Suzanne Heilman who survives.
Bill was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church. He worked as a Chemist at General Motors for 37 years from 1964 until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the NRA and thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. After retirement Bill added a new hobby in bee keeping and kept busy as a beekeeper for many years. Bill and Suzanne loved traveling to see covered bridges and spending their time at their cottage on Matteson Lake in Bronson, Michigan.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Suzanne Hultz of Defiance, his daughter, Cathy (Brad) Marzetz of Blacklick, Ohio, his grandchildren, Zachary and Emily, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Hultz.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance. A Memorial Service will follow at 12 p.m. at the church.
Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church in Defiance, or ELARA Hospice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
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