William G. Mayer, Jr, 84, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 30, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 8, 1931 in Toledo, OH to William and Magdalena (Durliat) Mayer, Sr. He was a 1950 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School.
Bill served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1955. He was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon and the Navy Occupation Service Medal (European). He married Faye A. Longanbach on May 17, 1958 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Fremont and she survives.
Bill was a driver salesman for 7up Bottling in Toledo from 1957-74. He was also a driver salesman for Nickel’s Bakery from 1975-1996 when he retired. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Eagles and the Moose. He was also an avid bowler.
Bill is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Faye Mayer, Fremont; children, Diana (Larry) Myers, Fremont, Kenneth Mayer, Dayton, OH, Patricia (Robert) Kerr, Fremont and Barbara “Bunnie” (James) Vischer, Genoa, OH; sister, Helen Fox, Fremont; grandchildren, Kyle (Ashley) Myers, Cody Myers, Marianna and Benjamin Mayer, Nathan, Brook and Marcus Kerr, J.C. and Josh Vischer; great grandchildren, Kole and Kase Myers and Adalyn Kerr; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; half-brother, Gerald Mayer and half-sister, Gervase Ewald.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Crematory, 425 E State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Friday, February, 5, 2016; 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Click officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery with military honor’s provided by the American Legion and V.F.W.
Memorials: Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital or American Cancer Society.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Lynn Longanbbach
To Faye, Diane, Ken, Patty & Bunny and the rest of the extended Mayer family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. With much love, Dick, Pat, Deb, Phil, Archie and Lynn.
Ken and Marilyn Kerik
He is in a better place free of suffering and pain. I enjoyed bowling with him over the years and will remember him as the competitor that he was.
We will miss him too!
Bruce Adams
My deepest condolences to your family.
Kristine (Perkins) Rusch
To the entire Mayer family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you for the loss of your husband, dad and grandpa! I will be praying for each of you to experience great peace and comfort during this time and may the Lord give you strength as you go through the next couple of days. Be sure to each take care of yourselves (drinking plenty of water, eating just small amounts of things if you don’t have an appetite, etc). Give each other LOTS of hugs, it’s ok to stand in front of the casket and reminisce and understand it’s ok to simply cry no matter where you’re at and when the “wave” hits you. Whisper the Lord’s name and know that he’s right there holding your hand to walk through this journey with you. Take one day at a time and sometimes, take one hour at a time. It’s ok!! I’ll be praying for each of you!
Bob Hahn
My prayers for the whole family!
May you RIP,Bill!!
David and Carol Pope
We are feeling much sadness with Bill’s passing. We lived next door for 27 years and Dave worked with him for 20+years. We have many memories.
Sorry we cannot be there as we are in Florida. We are thinking of you and sending prayers.
Thank you Bunnie and Patti for keeping me updated on his illness.
Calvert Catholic Schools
With Heartfelt Sympathy…May he rest in peace.
Renee and Donnie Goebel
So sorry to hear of this loss. A dear sweet sweet man. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.