William Stanley Atwell

"William (Bill) Stanley Atwell, 80, of Dexter, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at University of Michigan Hospital. Bill was born September 16, 1938, in Ypsilanti Michigan to Frank and Alice Atwell. Bill served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1962. He worked for General Motors for 41 years as the Human Resources Project Manager, North American Division, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed bowling, loved classical music (in particular Chopin), was an avid reader of espionage novels, enjoyed watching his Old Westerns involving The Duke, and a fan of ALL things related to University of Michigan sports - Go Blue!

He married the love of his life, Connie Jean Van Daff, in May 25, 1972. She preceded him in death on June 17, 1985. Bill is survived by his 4 children, Bill (Sara) Atwell, Mike (Karen) Atwell, Steve (Jill) Atwell, and Kristen “Kricket” Atwell. Also his 7 grandchildren, Amanda, Alexandra, Taylor, Chase, Trever (TJ) “Shorty”, Connor and Chelsea, as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two sisters, Susan (Stanley) Wisniewski and Jessie (Jeffrey) Edwards. In addition to his wife Connie, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alice Atwell, his father in law and mother in law, Dix and Fay Van Daff, his brother, David Atwell, sister in law, Jane Atwell, and brother in laws, Jim Van Daff and David Van Daff.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 2pm until 5pm at Dexter United Methodist Church 7643 Huron River Drive, Dexter. A memorial service will start at 5pm followed by a celebration of life fellowship. Military Honors will be under the auspices of the Veterans Honor Guard of Washtenaw County.

In memory of Bill Atwell, donations may be made to Dexter United Methodist Church (www.dexterumc.org)

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