William A. Fleece 

(December 22, 1947 - October 15, 2009)    William A. Fleece, 61, of New Riegel, OH, died Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 11:28 AM in Tiffin Mercy Hospital. He was born Monday, December 22, 1947 in Findlay, son of Howard and Mary Louise (Vaughn) Fleece. His father preceded him in death. His mother resides in Carey, OH. He married Judy M. Fredritz and they were divorced. Surviving are his children: Amanda (Timothy) Wrobleski, Salem, Michael Fleece, New Riegel, a granddaughter, Lauren Wrobleski. His companion of 11 years, Pauline (Perna) Mangett, survives in Carey. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert of Tiffin, and James Fleece of Carey. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Nye. Bill retired earlier this year from Thyssen-Krupp Crankshaft in Fostoria after 32 years. Previously he had worked at Vaughn Electric and National Lime and Stone Co. both in Carey. He was a Vietnam Era veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. His memberships include the American Legion 354 and Moose Lodge #872 of New Riegel, and VFW 3759 of Carey. Bill enjoyed fishing, gardening, and landscaping. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 1-5 p.m. at the STOMBAUGH-BATTON FUNERAL HOME in Carey. A Christian Wake service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation, Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Shaji Thomas officiating. Military Rites will be conducted following the Mass by the Carey and New Riegel Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the V.F.W. 3759 or Charity of Donor's Choice in care of Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home 225 W. Findlay Street, Carey, OH 43316. Online condolences may be sent to: StombaughBatton.com