William A. "Bill" Brauer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William A. “Bill” Brauer, 80, of Botkins, passed away 6:05 p.m., Sat. Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, with his family at his side. He was born Feb. 24, 1938, the son of Burnell W. & Luetta M. (King) Brauer, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 4, 1962, he married Carol L. Moss, and she survives. Other survivors, 2 children, Theresa (Dennis) Staskiewicz, Wapakoneta, William B. (Rebecca) Brauer, Pleasant Hill, OH, 2 grandchildren, David & Vivian Brauer, 1 step grandson, Brad Marks, 1 step-great granddaughter, Olivia Marks, a brother, Robert E. (Pat) Brauer, Charlotte, NC, a sister, Karen E. (Dave) Wilson, Sarasota, FL, several nieces and nephews, He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Debra Sue Brauer. Bill retired as Master Sgt. from the U.S. Air Force, after 20 years of service. He later retired as a supervisor from the B.P. Oil Co., Lima Refinery. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Botkins. He was also a member of the Temperance Lodge #73, Free & Accepted Masons, Sidney, and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton. Bill was a member of the Pleiades Chapter #298, Order of the Eastern Star, where he served as Worthy Patron. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, and exploring the outdoors. However, Bill most enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thurs., Aug. 23, 2018, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Botkins, OH, Pastor Charla Grieves officiating. Burial will follow in the Loramie Valley Cemetery, Botkins, where full military rites will be conducted. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Wed. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501), Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Thurs. at the church. A Masonic memorial service will be 7:30 p.m., Wed. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Lutheran Church.

William A. "Bill" Brauer

February 24, 1938 - August 18, 2018