Your father was a kind and gentle man who was always willing to help at the drop of a hat. One Saturday afternoon at 5:00 mass we were sitting next to one another and I was scheduled to be on the altar. Our daughter was only 5 at the time and I struck a conversation up with Bill before mass. I mentioned our little one would be waiting for me in the pew while I was on the altar. Bill immediately volunteered to sit with our daughter while I was on the altar.

He then struck up a conversation with our daughter and they got along all well and fine.

Bill will be missed at St Vincent de Paul parish.

We were fortunate to be able to get to know him.

One of the many difficult things in life is the passing of a father and mother. You now have lost both, but oh my, the beautiful memories you must have! I did not know your dad, but just wanted you to know that you have the sympathy of many, including me. May God continue to bless you.

Dear Wendy, I was sorry to read of the loss of your father. You and I went to school together and I saw you for the first time right before Christmas at your store. My prayers are with you and your family.

Having worked with Bill at Aetna was, without question, a treasured experience! As a new college graduate, he not only hired me as a Bond Representative, he taught me numerous life lessons that have served me well during the intervening years ... and jobs; not the least of those lessons involved humor, enjoying life, and finding joy in the world, including the work place.

Bill graciously (usually!) shared his ideas and leisure activities with me, and -- along with Beverly, Holly, and Wendy -- welcomed me into their home(s), first on Laurel then "up on Stone Church." I recall being "drafted" to paint the silo, bale hay, and, in one of Bill's few errors of judgement, asked ME to tutor Holly in math!

During my five years with Bill, we traveled around West Virginia a great deal, and those memories of searching through antique stores and various homes for old clocks, along with the occasional bit of bond business, were always enjoyable, and serve as wonderful, lasting memories.

In recent years I have been unable to reach Bill via the telephone, so it was a wonderful surprise when I ran into him at an area restaurant ... just two weeks ago, on the last day in May. I suspect it was not a coincidence, but rather one of life's determinations that put us together one final time ... and with the opportunity to sit and converse.

It all came rushing back, the give and take, the wit, the quick recollection of numerous stories ... of his experiences before Wheeling, some of our mutual memories, and the path that brought so many of us into his world. But, with all of that, and even though I am grateful to have had one last "session" with "Uncle Billy" (Stone Ground Corn Meal -- I took the photo for the product label, beside the manure spreader), I regret not saying more to this fine man ... I wish I had shared with him more of my positive memories, and his wonderful influence upon me.

But, I say it now: I appreciated you, Bill. Rest well.

Jan "El Chico" Worthington

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Mr Fluty often sat in front of us at 5:PM Mass at ST Vincents when he was going to do a reading.We developed a Church friendship over the years. He was always pleasant to talk to and always said his mind. We will miss him and may he rest in peace.

We will miss Bill's impromtu visits! Such an intelligent man, he always shared the most interesting stories and always had us laughing when he left. He was so kind to our children. Every year at Christmas time, I always looked forward to his beautiful tree out front, that could light up the night for miles. He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, the Murrin family.

So very sorry for your loss.
"Mr. Bill" was loved by many & will be missed. We all loved hearing his naval stories-never a dull moment.
He is at peace and dancing now with his beautiful "Pixie".
He was so very proud of his family.
Remember the good times you had with him.

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Dear Wendy and Family,
I knew your Dad many years as he and Bev were members of our bridge group ( he was a whiz at bridge, as was your Mom)- We all loved him dearly and often enjoyed bridge at their lovely home up on the hill!
Your parents were an amazing couple - one, not complete, without the other.
I am so sorry to learn of his passing - and pray God will surround you with peace and comfort.
Love, Judie Artzberger
Peachtree City, GA