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William Zehnder Obituary
He was born in Akron, and was a lifetime area resident, retiring from General Motors after 30 years of service. Bill loved fishing, camping and being outdoors.
Preceded in death by his son, Terrance; parents, Dayle and Florence (Mackey) Zehnder; and brothers, Dayle Zehnder, Tim Smith and Jimmy Zehnder; he is survived by his wife, Garnett Zehnder; sons, Bill and Ted Zehnder; grandchildren, Haley, Courtney, Cody, Taylar and Brittney; brothers, Duane and Stevie Zehnder; sisters, Ginger (Robert) Coffman, Lucy Brinkley and Mildred Ann Zehnder; stepdaughter, Angie (Clark) Romine; and stepson, Tim (April) Crites.
Friends may call Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312, where funeral service will immediately follow at 12 noon. Burial will take place at Hillside Memorial Park.
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loretta bragg
April 13, 2013
wish i could be with u all today.i will ,miss him.he had those rosy cheeks.he had so much fun fishing.its so sad to loose a loved one.god bless y"all.hes at peace now.he will always be rembered and in our hearts.garntt,if u need anything,just let me know.love ya
Kathy Kessler
April 11, 2013
Angie,so sorry in the loss of your step-dad.I`m sure he`ll be missed by family and friends.Love,Kathy
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
April 11, 2013
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Rose Hartline
April 10, 2013
Aunt Garnett, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Rick & Nancy Coffman
April 10, 2013
Was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He will surely be missed by family and friends but he will always remain in your hearts.
Jim and Judy Zehnder
April 10, 2013
So sorry god be with all of you
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