William John Schuster III

William (Bill) passed at home on September 11, 2022. He had just celebrated his 74th birthday. Bill was born in Santa Ana, CA to William and Agnes Schuster and was the eldest of 7 children. Bill attended Mater Dei high school. Bill married Elsa shortly before leaving to proudly serve in the United States Army in Vietnam. Upon his return they had 2 daughters, Kristyn and Allyson. Bill married Frances in 1988 and would have celebrated 34 years of marriage in November. Between them they had 8 daughters and all of the adventures that came with that.

Bill is survived by his daughters; Kristyn, Charissa, Vanessa, Laressa, Jolissa, Alissa and Genessa. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 6 siblings; Michael, Susan, Patrick, Catherine, Joseph, & Thomas. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Allyson (2015) and has been reunited with his loving wife Frances who recently passed on September 22, 2022.

A funeral service for Bill and Frances will be held Monday, October 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Bill was a proud United States Army veteran and will be having a graveside service with military honors at 12:45 PM at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518, followed by a reception at 2:30 PM at the American Legion Post 132-Orange at 143 S. Lemon Street, Orange CA 92866.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the Schuster family.