He was a WWII Army Veteran and a Prisoner of War, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion and Owls. He retired as a mechanic for General Motors.
William is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Strahl; daughter, Florence Strahl; son, Raymond Strahl; brothers, Jack and Leroy Strahl; step-daughter, Linda Tisdale; step-sons, Ron, Timothy, Elza Joe and Bryon Greene; grandchildren, David and Jeff Grant, Michelle Ashby and Susan Merriam; step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, February 25, 2013, at Alexander West Chapel, with entombment in Locust Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the funeral home.
