Rochester: December 1, 2014 at age 88. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Wailgum; children, William J. Wailgum, Jr. (Vicki), Mark J. Wailgum (Elaine), John C. Wailgum, Julie Montgomery (John) & Ann Kretschman (Eric); grandchildren, William J. Wailgum III (Carie), Shirley A. Montgomery, Stephany A. Wailgum, Daniel K. Montgomery, Julie E. Wailgum & Ruth E. Wailgum; great-granddaughter, Lynnlee Wailgum; siblings, Howard Wailgum (Doris), Ann Cohen, James Wailgum (Carol) & George Wailgum (Carrie); many dear friends. He is predeceased by his siblings, Mathias, Rita, Dorothy & Rose.
Bill is a Veteran of the United States Army and proudly served our country in the Pacific Campaign of World War II. In his spare time, he was a devoted artist and naturalist, an avid gardener, reader and storyteller. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Family and friends may gather to Celebrate his Life Saturday, December 6th 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. at 1556 North Winton Road, Rochester NY 14609.
Rochester Cremation, 4044 W. Henrietta Road, Rochester NY 14623, 359-2300, RochesterCremation.com.
I am sorry for this sudden lost of life that will be so greatly missed. Julie, you and your family our in my prayers and as your dad is home with the father, may you find peace and comfort in the father for his passing. Lucy VanOrden (YMCA fellow worker)
I am so sorry for your loss Annie. Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Annie- You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss Annie. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most unexpected and difficult time.
Jerri Jensen
December 4, 2014
I am sorry to hear about your father Annie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If their is anything I can do. Please don’t hesitate.
Ann~ Let your great memories get you through this very difficult time. You are in my prayers.
We pray that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time Annie.
I am sorry for the loss of your father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have so many wonderful memories of my Uncle Bill. He told the scariest ghost stories. I loved seeing his frogs and the tricks they could do and he was a talented artist. Sending my love and prayers to Aunt Shirley and my cousins. He lived a good, long and vital life.
Ann and family, I am thinking of you during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Annie, Losing a dad is so hard. Here is a man who loved you, taught you, and believed in you. Wishing you peace and your dad’s calming spirit to hold you close. Maureen
Julie, I’m so sorry to hear about the sad loss of your father. You always spoke so highly of him and showed so much love towards him. He will be missed.
Much love Tina
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with the family and my dear friend Julie. (fellow Y worker)
I am sadden to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with the family and my dear friend Julie. (fellow Y worker)
Every time I will go by his house I will think of him (I do go by a lot) – I always enjoyed getting together with your Mom and Dad, Annie and I will miss him a lot at those gatherings. My prayers are with you and your family.
worked with bill at case hoyt for a number of years.great artist,storyteller and all around good person.sorry to read of his passing.
Dear Shirley and Family…..We are very sorry for your loss of Bill…..we often thought of you two…..our prayers are with you and yours…..God bless all…..John and Nancy Schmidt
Ann – You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.
John and family: you are are fortunate to have many years together and experience the individuality of how you show Gods love within your family.
Shirley, I haven’t seen you up at the CVS store in a while and we all miss you. I just heard of the passing of your husband and I feel terrible! Such a great man he was, even from when I was little and delivered your newspapers. I always saw him with a smiling face and he will be deeply missed. My condolences from my family to yours. Love to you all!