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Bill Nees Obituary
Born Jan. 4, 1924
They say old hardware men never die. Bill's earthly body gave way to his new one on Thursday, Feb. 7; and he is now with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Bill and his wife Dorothy closed their hardware store on East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue in North Hill in 1972 after a 50-year reign starting with Bill's father, Frank A. Nees Sr. Bill finished his career at State Road Hardware in Cuyahoga Falls doing what he did best--serving and enjoying his customers.
Bill once said he wanted to tell everyone about Jesus so that he could one day see them in Heaven also. He was a longtime member of North Hill United Methodist Church and recently of the Hudson Community Chapel.
Bill also served in World War II, having been stationed in Europe for two and a half years without furlough.
Preceded in death by his beautiful bride of 55 years, Dorothy, he is survived by son, Frank (Pamela) Nees-Hudson; grandchildren, Kimberly (Ben) Smith of Detroit, Kristen (Brian) McCort of Canton, and David of Hudson; great-grandchild, Ty McCort (and one more on the way).
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where a funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Pastor Joe Coffey officiating. Final resting place, Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson, Ohio 44236, in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bill Nees
Art and Sally Wilde
February 9, 2006
Dear Frank, Pam, and Family,
It's been a long time since we saw Bill and Dottie. They will be missed. We always seemed to be a better person when we around them.
It's really great to know that Christians never meet for the last time. We will see them again.
God Bless all of you.
Art and Sally Wilde
Paul & Pat Zimmerman Jr.
February 9, 2006
I'll always remember Bill Nees. I used to go to the hardware store with my father, Paul Zimmerman who taught at Akron North High School.
Bill was a great gentleman and was a dear friend of my father.
Linda Jones
February 9, 2006
I never met Mr. Nees or his wife, but I had the wonderful opportunity to pray for him alongside his daughter-in-law, Pam Nees at Thursday evening bible study. Pam spoke tenderly about him and I sensed what a great man he must have been. My heart goes out the the family at this time.
Ron & Lynne Bensinger
February 9, 2006
Pam, Frank and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill sounds like a wonderful person. I'm sorry that we never knew him.
Love, Ron, Lynne & family
John Livigni
February 8, 2006
I will never forget Bill Nees.
Bill had such an early impact on me as a fellow employee (at Marsh Hardware).
Bill shared with me his love for the hardware business and his love for his Lord, Jesus. I am still to this day so very greatful he shared them both with me.
His actions (no matter how slow he moved) spoke louder then any words. A True Gentleman.
At that time, (1981) I was a young man with a new family and Bill displayed to me what a Godly man should be like.
(And boy did he know his hardware.)
I will Forever treasure that time with him.
Thank you Bill for sharing with me, YOU.
To Fritz & family, May Gods peace comfort you at this time.
Sharon Crites
February 8, 2006
I remember Mr. Nees from going to the hardware store on Cuyahoga Falls Ave. as a little girl with my Grandfather. He would let me mix the birdseed that was always in the large cans in the store. He always smiled at me and made me feel like the best birdseed mixer in town. I'll be praying for your family.
Andrew and Bena Paisley
February 8, 2006
I think that's the best obituary I have ever read. What a great tribute. It makes me wish I had known Bill. To the Nees family, we are praying for His strength and comfort to support you. God bless. The Paisleys
The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home
February 8, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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