Bill was a long-time Master Gardener.  He was among the first groups to go through training in Wayne County.  Many of you may have met Bill when he was helping out with classes at Venoy.  For years, Bill was the first volunteer to arrive each week.  He helped distribute materials and correct quizzes.  Like most MGs who never go volunteering without bringing tools, Bill was usually seen with a three-hole punch for the inserts that would go into the class binder.

Bill’s work with Master Gardeners was only a recent way he served others.  During World War II, Bill was in the Navy and received a purple heart.  Once the quizzes were ready for students, Bill might talk about the time he served on an aircraft carrier when it was bombed.  Bill was active with the Wyandotte American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.  Besides gardening, Bill also enjoyed swimming.

Bill died January 13, 2009, at age 82.  His lifetime of service will be remembered.

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