Clarence William "Bill" Gangwer

Clarence William "Bill" Gangwer, 89, of Risingsun, was called to his eternal home surrounded by his family Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home in Risingsun.

He was born July 30, 1933, in Kansas, Ohio, at home, to Chance O. and Laura N. (Drake) Gangwer. He married Emma Agnes Hill on Oct. 17, 1954, and she preceded him in death.

Bill enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a devout believer in Christ and was active at Scott Trinity United Methodist Church his entire life until COVID. Bill's early years helping area farmers became a life-long convocation in the field. He graduated from Risingsun High School in 1952. In 1961, Bill bought Ideal Baseball Bat Factory, operating it until a devastating fire in 2003. He worked for Chrysler Motors for 32 years, retiring in 1997. We know that God is pleased to have one of His kind and generous angels back in his arms. He will be sorely missed by those on Earth left to cherish his memory.

He is survived by four children, Vickie (Dee Clay) Gangwer of Fostoria, and Rebecca (Steve) Eisenman, Timothy Gangwer, and Thomas (Dorathy) Gangwer, all of Risingsun; nine grandchildren, Monica (Matt), Ryne (Rebecca), William, Gavin, Lindsay, Brittney (Kelly), Morgan, and Chaunce; seven great-grandchildren; and sibling, Laurie (Kate) Engler.

Bill was also preceded in death by his parents, Chance and Laura Gangwer; daughter, Julia Gangwer; and siblings, Robert Gangwer, Helen Buehning, Sara Wildman, Gladean Goon, Frederick Gangwer, and Trudy Woodland-Gangwer.

Visitation for friends will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne. Bill's celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Gus Christo-Baker officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Smile Train Charity or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences can be sent to Bill's family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.

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Published by Review Times on Jul. 5, 2023.

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Martha Dieter

July 5, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to the Family. Remembering Bill with the fondest. memories. So sorry for your loss

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121 W. South St., Wayne, OH 43466

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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121 W. South St., Wayne, OH 43466

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Barndt Funeral Home

121 W. South St., Wayne, OH 43466

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