William Lee "Bill" Kidwell

William Lee "Bill" Kidwell obituary

William Lee "Bill" Kidwell

William Kidwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peters Funeral Home - Gettysburg from Jul. 18 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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William Lee "Bill" Kidwell, 64, of Biglerville, entered God's eternal care on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Wellspan York Hospital.

Born January 13, 1961, in London, England, Bill was the son of Paul R. and Carole A. (Landis) Brasee. He was the loving husband to Grace E. (Yohe) Kidwell with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Bill attended Gettysburg Area High School. Directly after school, he entered the Marine Corps and served his country proudly. Later, Bill worked as a truck driver for L.B. Water out of Chambersburg for many years until his retirement.

Bill was a member and past President of the Gettysburg Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1562. Bill was also a member of Flohr's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and being in nature.

In addition to his wife Grace, Bill is survived by a sister, Susan Kidwell of Bonneauville, brothers, Jeff Brasee of Dover, Patrick Brasee of Orrtanna, Jay Brasee and wife Angela of Orrtanna, Dwayne Brasee and wife Lisa of Orrtanna, a daughter Leah Davies of Abbottstown, and a son Brian Avery of New Oxford. Bill also leaves behind four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions in Bill's name be made to the Gettysburg Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 1562, 61 N 5 th St, Gettysburg, PA 17325, or the the Adams County S.P.C.A, 11 Goldenville Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Peters Funeral Home, 321 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.PetersFuneralHome.com.

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Annie Cherry

July 19, 2025

Billy, a large portion of my younger life had you & 'Hoakie' in it. We lost touch, as folks often do, but know that you are held in some of my fondest Cashtown & childhood memories.

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