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William Frederick “Bill” Craven

Birth	:	19 Apr 1921 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	30 Sep 2019 New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Son of Harry A. Craven and Ella Louise (Smith) Craven. He had one older brother, Robert (Bob), who preceded him in death. He attended school in Defiance, Ohio and in November 1940, he was hired as a substitute mail carrier at the Defiance Post Office. In 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army. For 3 1/2 years, he served as a member of the 3479th Ordnance M.A.M. Unit and was a graduate of the administration and personnel school of the Ordnance Corps. He was stationed mostly in the India/Burma/China region. After the war ended, he returned home to continue... Read More	Son of Harry A. Craven and Ella Louise (Smith) Craven. He had one older brother, Robert (Bob), who preceded him in death. He attended school in Defiance, Ohio and in November 1940, he was hired as a substitute mail carrier at the Defiance Post Office. In 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army. For 3 1/2 years, he served as a member of the 3479th Ordnance M.A.M. Unit and was a graduate of the administration and personnel school of the Ordnance Corps. He was stationed mostly in the India/Burma/China region. After the war ended, he returned home to continue his work at the Defiance Post Office. During his time there, he served as a mail carrier and worked in all phases of postal clerical work. He also served for a short time with the Postal Inspection Service, returning to his position at the Defiance Post Office in the spring of 1954. He became Foreman of Mail and later appointed the Superintendent of Mail until his retirement from the Postal Service in 1975 after 34 years of service. As a young man after the war, he enjoyed learning to fly a Piper Cub plane, obtaining his pilot's license June 13, 1947. He and his buddies, John Davis and Gayle Leach purchased an ice boat sailing and racing it on the frozen Maumee RIver in the winter. He met Lucille E. Wendt while he worked at the Post Office and she worked at the Home Savings and Loan. They married on October 24, 1948. They had two daughters, Cynthia and Cathy. He was very active at his church, St. John's Lutheran, Defiance, OH, was a school board member for Ayersville Local School DIstrict, and sang with the Northwesternaires Barbershop Chorus. She passed away in October 1976. In October 1978, he married Doris R. Duerk from Defiance, OH. She passed away in February, 1989. In June 1990, he married Bonnie Williamson in Naples, FL. She passed away July 27, 2014. He was an active participant in establishing two Lutheran mission congregations in Florida. In October, 2014, he moved to Gahanna, OH, to be near daughter and son in law, Cynthia and Evan Beane and their family who reside in New Albany, OH. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia J. Beane (Evan), New Albany, OH, and Cathy J. Flachsbart (James), Oregon City, OR.; step children, Billy Duerk (Jan) Defiance, OH; Loretta Gerken (Greg) Defiance, OH; Larry Duerk (Theresa) Defiance, OH; Terry Barille (Gary) Chicago, IL; Jeanie Williamson Bonita Springs, FL and Donna Koenig (Mike) Naples, FL, and his 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

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Where is William Frederick “Bill” Craven's memorial?
William Frederick “Bill” Craven's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did William Frederick “Bill” Craven death?
William Frederick “Bill” Craven death on 30 Sep 2019 in New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Frederick “Bill” Craven's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

Harry Allen Craven

(1888 - 1956)

Ella Louise “Ollie” Smith Craven

(1887 - 1966)

Spouse

Lucille E Wendt Craven

(1927 - 1976)

Doris Ruth Memmer Duerk

(1930 - 1989)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200