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William Dressel Obituary

EAST PROSPECT William E. Dressel, 70, died on Monday April 27, 2015 at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in York on May 20, 1944 he was the son of the late Paul L. and Kathleen (Miller) Dressel. He was employed by Dressel Welding Supply for 40 years. As a young man Bill was in a band and played saxophone and clarinet. He is survived by his children, Paul L. Dressel, II and his wife Cheryl of Columbia, Dawn D. Miller and her husband Mark of York; three granddaughters, Brittany Hershey, Amy Peters, and Charley Lehr; three great grandchildren; two brothers, John Dressel of York, Robert Dressel of Columbia; a sister, Elizabeth Myers of Windsor; and was preceded in death by a sister Janet Snyder and a brother James Dressel. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 2, 2015 at Rudy Park, the Douglas Fir Pavilion, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17406 between 2 and 5 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring their appetite as food will be served. Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403. www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Apr. 29, 2015.

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Allen G Wiley

April 23, 2024

He was a great man to work with.

Mary & Bob Nugent

April 30, 2015

He will be misse

shelvie hedrick zarfos

April 30, 2015

may your many memories of your father,brother,gradfather live on in your hearts.prayers to the family.

Carl Hilt

April 29, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Just recently reconnected with Bill on FB after many years. Keeping everyone is our thoughts and prayers. God's Blessings!

April 29, 2015

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Bill,we had a great time at Dressel Welding.you will be missed.You are in a better place because this country is going down hill.Allen Wiley,Perry Florida

Carolee Nelson Rossetter

April 29, 2015

In loving memory of a old friend. My prayers and condolences go out to Bill's family.

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