WILLIAM was 89 years of age at the time of his death, in Livonia. He is the beloved husband of Phyllis. Bill is survived by dear children: Karen, Bill, Jeff, and Heather. He is also the adored grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 2. Bill served in the United States Army during World War II as Commander of a Searchlight Unit, leading a Platoon in the European Theatre of Operation for which he later was awarded 2 Battle Stars. He went on to a career in the automotive industry and regional sales. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 17th from 10 a.m. until the time of Memorial Services at 1 p.m. Pastor Brad Gee of Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills, will officiate. Bill will also be honored with a brief service by the Masons, and with a. U.S. Army Military Honor Guard. Bill's ashes will be placed in a niche, beside his late wife, Karen, at Great Lakes National Cemetery, in Holly, MI. Please share a thought or memory.