William C. "Bill" Doremus, Jr., age 80, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on September 25, 1933 to William Sr. and Priscilla (Xander) Doremus in Toledo. Bill was employed with GM Powertrain for 26.5 years before retiring. He was a member of McCord Road Christian Church. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, pool player and he enjoyed his friends at the Sylvania Senior Center. He will be missed by many.
Bill is survived by his sons, Steven and Stanley (Laura) Doremus; daughter, Sherrien "Sherry" (Kenneth) Clark; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Wilhelm; brother-in-law, William Szymanski; former spouse and friend, Lorna Doremus; and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Doremus; son, Scott Doremus; and 15 brothers and sisters.
The family will receive guests on Friday from 2 – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in East Swanton Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Cherry Street Mission.