William D. Stoessel

William D. Stoessel, loving husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 23, in Athens, OH at the age of 82 with his wife of 49 years by his side. A resident of Athens, Bill was born in Delaware and grew up in Connecticut, but spent the majority of his adult life in Hudson, OH. After working more than 30 years for Kelly Springfield Tires, Bill retired to Surf City, NC, but years later returned home to Ohio and Athens to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

Passionate about his family, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bill was a legendary storyteller known for Thanksgiving poems, sometimes questionable jokes and unabashed pride in his children and grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Carol (Ulbrich) Stoessel, their two children, Eric Stoessel (Amy) of North Ridgeville and Kerry Pigman (Ryan) of Athens, brother Steve Stoessel, sister Jill Leslie (Richard) and grandchildren Will, Andy, Matty and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his father, Hans Stoessel, and mother, Roberta Stoessel.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Athens County Foundation, PO Box 366, Athens, OH 45701. Arrangements are entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home where friends and family may leave a message of sympathy or sign the online guestbook at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.