William L. Dedrick

OBITUARY

William L. Dedrick, 75 of St.Marys Twp. in Auglaize Co., OH died Sunday March 30, 2025 at Elmwood in New Bremen, OH.

He was born July 30, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Earl and Mary Joan (Reigelsperger) Dedrick.

Survivors include:

his wife of 55 years Frances (Beck) Dedrick

daughter Christy (Dale) Barker

daughter Theresa (Robert) Tickler 

grandchildren: Jenna (Jack) Ray, Bryce (fiancee’ Brooke Yahl) Barker,

Kyle (fiancee’ Sarora Walker) Tickler, Mackensie Tickler, Corben Tickler

sister Patricia Gabbard

brother Thomas Dedrick

brother Dennis Dedrick

Preceded in death by his parents Earl and Mary Joan Dedrick.

He was a graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton, OH, attended the University of Dayton and was a graduate of Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH.

A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during the Vietnam War.

Bill worked as an executive in the paper industry for many years, and was well-respected by his colleagues at Pentair and General Alum.

The family lived in Dayton, OH, Norway, MI and Waterville, OH, before retiring to their home on Grand Lake St. Marys.

An avid fisherman, he especially enjoyed spending time on Lake Erie, the Maumee River and Grand Lake St. Marys.

A public celebration will be scheduled at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio or Grand Lake Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Bill’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.