William Dale Weisbrod, Sr

William Dale Weisbrod, Sr.
Bill was born on June 16, 1930 to William J. and Orena Weisbrod, in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Fairview High School in June 1949. Bill enlisted in the Air Force in January 1951. He was assigned to the 92nd Bomb Wing where he performed as an airplane mechanic at various locations. He received a National Defense Service and a Good Conduct Medals. He was honorably discharged at the grade of Sergeant in December 1954.
Following his military service Bill worked at the General Motors Corporation for 30 years. He began his career as a Field Service Representative for airplane engine propellers with Aero Products in Kettering, Ohio. In 1964 he transitioned into field service roles with Allison Transmission and Detroit Diesel Allison until he retired in 1986.
On June 2, 1956, Bill wed Ruth Ann Hendricks at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Ohio. They were married for 28 years. Bill and Ruth had three children, Julie, William II, and April. Over the years, due to his work, the family moved to several different places. These included: Irving, Texas; Evreux, France; Danville, Alabama; Athens, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Berea, Ohio.
Even though Bill never played sports, he loved watching his children participate in a variety of sports. Julie was a swimmer and cheerleader. William (Bill) was involved in baseball, football, wrestling, swimming, and water polo. April was a swimmer and diver.
Bill was an accomplished mechanic and handyman. His passion was fixing almost everything inside and outside of the house. He loved to tinker on cars. He was also roped into remodeling any number of homes and his work was always professional and to perfection.
On September 13, 1986 Bill and Anna (Nan) Oberholtzer were married on the 35th floor of the Indiana National Bank Building ln downtown Indianapolis. They were married for 32 years and lived for many years in Indianapolis and then Bradenton, Florida. Bill and Nan traveled extensively and visited many places in the United States and overseas. These included: England, Germany, Mexico, and Spain. In the U.S. they took a lengthy road trip to the west and visited several National Parks. At one time they both owned and operated clothing consignment stores (“His Friend’s Closet” and “Her Friend’s Closet”) for nearly 10 years in Broad Ripple, Indiana. They enjoyed the interaction with all the people they met.
Bill loved music and dancing. As a young man he liked to listen to Stan Kenton and later he particularly liked, Herb Alpert, Barbara Streisand, Donna Summer, and Celine Dion. He really enjoyed dancing during the disco era. He also enjoyed musicals. He passed on his love of music to his kids and his love of dancing to his daughters.
Bill also loved photography and he took thousands of pictures. He loved taking pictures of his family, unusual plants, and animals, particularly birds.
Bill was the consummate gentleman, a man of great patience, and always a quick wit. He was a great role model for his children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna, his daughter, April Host, his stepson Mark, and his sister, Phyllis (Gene) Stooksberry. He is survived by his children, Julie (Robert) Petroff, William (Linda) Weisbrod II, John Host (April), his grandchildren, Michael (Sarah) DeMaiolo, Rebecca (James) Wrock, Danielle Petroff, Zoranne Host, William Weisbrod III, Jackson Host, and Sophia Weisbrod. Also, his great grandchildren, Alessandra and Dominic DeMaiolo. He also leaves several nieces.

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