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William E. "Bill" Ensminger

1937 - 2020

William E. "Bill" Ensminger obituary, 1937-2020, Central, LA

BORN

1937

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Central Funeral Home

9995 Hooper Rd.

Central, Louisiana

William Ensminger Obituary

William E. "Bill" Ensminger, 83, died on Thursday, September 3 in Baton Rouge, LA. A visitation will be held at the Central Funeral Home on Hooper Road on Saturday, September 5 from 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. A private family visitation will take place at the Central Funeral Home on Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a private burial at Blackwater United Methodist Church. Bill was born in Wisner, Louisiana on April 10, 1937. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School in 1956. Retired after a distinguished career at Ethyl and Rhone-Poulenc, Bill served as the long-time commissioner for the Central Area Youth League where he was committed to helping our youth grow and develop into champions. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Rosemary Niehaus Ensminger. He was the son of the late Myrtle McClure and William Ensminger, Sr. He is survived by his sisters Billie Lou Duchman, May McCurin, Fay Bryant and brothers Morgan, Jerry, and Gary Ensminger. He was also preceded in death by his sister Judy Tripp. He is survived by his children Brian Ensminger, Betty Ensminger Lewis ("adopted son" Mike), Steven Ensminger (Amy), and Barry Ensminger (Nancy). He is also survived by his grandchildren Ashley Rush (Gordy), Ryan Lewis (Brook), Krystalin Schexnayder (Kevin), Steven Ensminger, Jr. (the late Carley), Christopher Ensminger, Brittany Ensminger (Kendall), Brian Ensminger Jr. (Haley), Brianna Ensminger, and William Reed Ensminger. Bill was especially a proud great-grandfather of nine including Gordon Rush IV, Jax Rush, Jordyn Jean Rush, Shelby Creamer, Layla Lewis, Jagger Lewis, Drew Knight, Lana Rose Schexnayder, and James Schexnayder. Pallbearers will be Ryan Lewis, Steven Ensminger Jr, Brian Ensminger, Jr., Christopher Ensminger, William Reed Ensminger, and Gordon Rush, IV. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to the Central Area Youth League by visiting www.caylbaseball.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2020.

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Randy and Tracey Sanchez

August 31, 2021

To All of the Ensminger Family especially Betty and Mike - I pass by the Ball Park twice a day on the way to work and back home and never fail to glance over at the ball park and think if Mr. Bill. It always saddens me to think of him not being there. Please know that all of you are still in our thoughts and prayers.

Jacqueline And Oliver Jack

September 9, 2020

Our prayers are with the entire family. May the Lord give you extra strength and wisdom to face any challenges that are ahead of you.
Jacqueline and Oliver Jack
Friends and Co-Worker of LuLu’s at the State Capitol

Margaretta, Courtney & Chris Blades

September 8, 2020

So many memories at the ball parks. Mr Bill always there for his kids and always a kind word for us. Our prayers are with your family.

Joe Bossier

September 6, 2020

We would like to offer our condolensces to the Ensminger and Lewis families for the great loss of their beloved Patriarch, Bill. Audrey and I first met Bill in the early 80s , of course, at CAYL. From the first time we met Bill he left a lasting impression upon us, especially me. We both worked at Ethyl but there was something about his demeanor and personality that made a lasting impression upon me. We had a lasting friendship that endured to present day. I had and will continue to have the utmost respect of Bill. He and his son-in-law, Mike Lewis, were the only non relatives in Central who would call me by my childhood nickname, Bubby Joe. You will be missed Bill and you will be in our prayers.

Gail A Corbin

September 6, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the family. Prayers for peace and comfort. So very sorry for your loss.
Robert and Gail Corbin

Terrie (Carlton) Varnado

September 5, 2020

Prayers of God’s comfort and His peace that surpasses all understanding as you travel through this valley. My deepest sympathies.
RIP Uncle Sonny, you will be missed by many.

V.J. Paola Jr.

September 5, 2020

I worked with Bill years ago at Ethyl. He trained me, and I have always remembered his patience, kindness and that sheepish smile. I'm so sorry for his family's loss. May God bless you all.

Brett Langlois

September 5, 2020

So sorry to hear of Bills passing. He always had something nice to say.

Kate Watts

September 5, 2020

We have such wonderful memories of Bill and his family! Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Ensminger family at this sad time. Love, Bobby and Kate Watts

Randy and Tracey Sanchez

September 5, 2020

We would just like to say that we have many fond memories of “Mr. Bill”. From the early days of watching him work with Ashley and Ryan in sports to the more recent times of seeing him work tirelessly at the CAYL ballpark, he always had time to give us a friendly smile and wave and a kind word. He was truly a special person and we will miss him very much! We send our condolences to Betty and Mike and the entire Ensminger family.

Lots of love, Randy,Tracey and the Sanchez family

Robin Hebert Martinez

September 5, 2020

May our Lord bless and comfort the family in this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Phil and Linda Whall

September 5, 2020

I met Bill through Lulu Lieux several years ago. What a wonderful person he is/was and always had a smile on his face. Bill was loved by many in our community and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for the Ensminger family.

Letitia B Polar

September 5, 2020

Rest Well Mr. Bill, I worked with him many years ago & his kind demeanor stuck with me from 30 years ago. God’s strength and protection over your family.

Tara Kelly Bryan

September 5, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Bill’s passing. He made such an impact on the entire Central community and everyone fortunate enough to meet him. I have many fond memories growing up along your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Skipper Rawls, Heathrow, FL

September 5, 2020

Our Sympathy goes out to the Ensminger Family. I played Fast Pitch Softball with Bill on the Amedee's Team and Bill was a Pitcher for us. He was such a cool calm person on the mound and was liked and respected by all the players. RIP Bill.

Marion Lee( USMC)

September 4, 2020

Sorry to hear about the passing of your love one. I had the pleasure of working with Bill at Rhône-Poulenc before he retired. He was a very good person to work with. He will be miss by all that knew him. You have my deepest condolences. May he Rest In Peace.

ronald miller

September 4, 2020

Great man who raised a great family. Always had a sly grin and time for anybody. A pleasure to know and will be greatly missed by many. This family is sound and tough (just like the leader) and will make it through this with a ton of great memories and stories. His legacy would make anybody proud and I am a better person for having the chance of knowing him. God bless the family, Ronnie Miller

Arne Christiansen

September 4, 2020

So sorry for your loss, Bill was a good man and a great help to my father and his wife .

Kathy Summers

September 4, 2020

Deepest sympathy to the Ensminger Family. Bill will be greatly missed by so many. It seems like yesterday him and Ronald were playing ball together. My prayers are with all of you.

Jim and Mary Lieux

September 4, 2020

Mr. Bill was a wonderful, caring, generous man who always made us feel like family. We will miss him so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

With sympathy and love.

Celine L. Giroir

September 4, 2020

Deepest sympathy to the the Ensminger Family. Know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Ronald Landry

September 4, 2020

Bill was a true friend of myself and all that he has done for my children through athletics. He will be missed and never forgotten. May his family know that he will always be a inspiration to me and all of my family. God bless and comfort his family at this time. From Ronnie Landry and family.

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