Bill spent a lifetime building things—businesses, land and the kind of steady life others could rely on.

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An entrepreneur at heart, he worked across decades in the manufacturing world, always drawn to the challenge of shaping something from the ground up and seeing it through.

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But beyond the work, Bill found his truest rhythm outdoors—on the land, in the quiet and in the patience that comes from watching seasons unfold.

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An avid hunter and orchard farmer, he learned early that care, timing and respect for the natural world matter more than force.

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He became the kind of man people turn to—steady, generous and always willing to lend a hand.

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As a husband and father, he built a life rooted in commitment and presence, raising two daughters alongside Linda and creating a home shaped by both strength and kindness.

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Later, as a grandfather, he found a quieter joy in watching the next generation grow—each moment a reminder that the smallest beginnings can lead to something strong.

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It was that same instinct—to protect, to nurture and to give something a chance—that led him to take in a small, fragile bird and help it find its way.

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In doing so, he became “Pop,” not just in name, but in spirit.

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