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William Emerson “Bill” Opperman

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William Emerson “Bill” Opperman

Birth
Death
27 Nov 2017 (aged 81)
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
Burial
Port Jefferson, Shelby County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
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WILLIAM "BILL" EMERSON OPPERMAN, 81, of Polk City, Florida, formerly of Sidney, passed away at 10:22 PM on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He was born on September 30, 1936 in Botkins, Ohio, the son of the late Milo and Odetta (Wical) Opperman.

On January 1, 1958, Bill married Shirley Ann Shroyer and she survives along with four daughters: Debra Newman of Troy, Sherri O'Dell of Canal Winchester, Pamela Sims of Sidney and Audra Anderson of Auburndale, Florida; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and one brother, Joseph Opperman of Centerville. He was preceded in death by one brother, Philip Opperman.

Mr. Opperman was retired but had worked as a truck driver. He was a veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army in the 2nd Armored Division out of Ft. Hood Texas. Bill was a member of American Legion Post #8 in Winter Haven, Florida and a member of Some Gave All Moving Tribute. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Condolences may be expressed to the Opperman family at the funeral home's website, www.cromesfh.com
WILLIAM "BILL" EMERSON OPPERMAN, 81, of Polk City, Florida, formerly of Sidney, passed away at 10:22 PM on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He was born on September 30, 1936 in Botkins, Ohio, the son of the late Milo and Odetta (Wical) Opperman.

On January 1, 1958, Bill married Shirley Ann Shroyer and she survives along with four daughters: Debra Newman of Troy, Sherri O'Dell of Canal Winchester, Pamela Sims of Sidney and Audra Anderson of Auburndale, Florida; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and one brother, Joseph Opperman of Centerville. He was preceded in death by one brother, Philip Opperman.

Mr. Opperman was retired but had worked as a truck driver. He was a veteran having served his country in the U.S. Army in the 2nd Armored Division out of Ft. Hood Texas. Bill was a member of American Legion Post #8 in Winter Haven, Florida and a member of Some Gave All Moving Tribute. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Condolences may be expressed to the Opperman family at the funeral home's website, www.cromesfh.com


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