William J Kane

KANE, William J. "Bill" age 89, a native of Dunkirk, New York and a resident of Dayton, Ohio for over 30 years, passed away peacefully July 5, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents Francis J Kane, DDS and Katherine Regan Kane, his wife of 57 years Eleanor Helfrich Kane, his son Commander Stephan P. Kane, USN (Ret.), his brother Colonel Francis J. Kane, USA (Ret.), his brother-in-law Joseph A. Helfrich, Jr. DDS and wife Esther of West Chester, PA. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Katherine Klein Kane and three grandchildren Stephan P. Kane II, Kevin Joseph Kane, and Mary Claire Regina Kane, who reside in Hawaii, his sister-in-law Rosalind Kane of El Paso, Texas,? nieces, Theresa Kane Whipple of Madison, WI, Diane Salinger of Los Angeles, CA, Elaine Salinger Ketner DVM of San Francisco, CA and Susan Salinger Samelson of Long Island, NY, Adrienne Kane Monroe of Houston, TX , Christina Kane Clemans of Tampa, FL, Ellen Kane Scott of Dallas, TX, Catherine Helfrich Amsterdam of Philadelphia, PA, Cynthia Helfrich Connors of Philadelphia, PA, and his nephews, Matthew Kane of Houston, TX, and Joseph Helfrich III of Philadelphia, PA. He was a retired Vice President and Trust Officer of National City Bank and a Professor Emeritus, Wright State University. He had been awarded the Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU), the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) designations. He graduated with a BBA from St. Bonaventure University where he was Junior Class President and President of Student Senate and earned a MMasters in Financial Services from American College as well as graduating from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. He was a World War II veteran of the European Theater and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, USA with twenty-two years of active and reserve service. His most significant assignment was as Commander, 2nd Special Forces Group (ABN). He was past president of the following Organizations: Dayton Chapter Reserve Officers Association, Dayton Council of Navy League, Estate Planning Council of the Miami Valley, Miami Valley Military Miniatures Society, Company of Military Historians, Dayton Chapter of Chartered Life Underwriters and Chartered Financial Consultants and the Serra Club of Dayton. He had over 80 years of service in the Boy Scouts including, Unit, District, Council, Area, Regional and National Assignments, including District Chairman, Vice President-Program, Council Commissioner and Council President of the Miami Valley Council and Area Wood Badge Coordinator. He was also a Wood Badge Course Director. His Scouting awards include Eagle Scout, St. George Award, Silver Beaver, National Distinguished Commissioner Award and Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. He was designated as a Fellow of the Company of Military Historians, and has received their Distinguished Service Award. He has also received Service Awards from the Dayton Chapter of CLU and ChFC. He was designated as a Knight Commander in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He is also a member of the Knights of Malta and has made two pilgrimages to Lourdes, France with them. He has served as a lay lector in three catholic parishes since 1962. He served on the following boards: Columbus and Dayton Association of Life Underwriters, Dayton Chapter of International Financial Planners, Chaminade High School, Emmanuel Catholic Parish, the Military Affairs Committee of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Oakwood Kiwanis Club and Kettering Rotary. In lieu of flowers we recommend a contribution to the William J, Kane Financial Services Scholarship, Hospice of Dayton, Wright State University Foundation or the Endowment Fund of the Miami Valley Council BSA. Arrangements in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am, Saturday, July 12, 2014 St. Henry's Catholic Church, 6696 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45449. Family will welcome friends from 9:00 am until time of service. Emtombment in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Online condolences may be left at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com