Beloved father of David (Kristy) and Billy (Caryn). Loving grandfather of Kylie, Adam, Mikaela and Danielle. William is a Ford Motor Company retiree after many years of dedicated service. In his retirement, William would spend time tinkering with many different hobbies including model ship building which two of his hand built ships are proudly displayed in the Dearborn Historical Museum. Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.