William ''Bill'' D. Ksiazak, 58, Enjoyed Fishing & Boating

He was born November 21, 1949 in Bristol, CT and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 37 years moving from Southington Connecticut.

Bill worked as an over the road truck driver. He was the 2002 student of the year at Lorain Community College. He was a member of the Vermilion Fish and Game and the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th degree Knight. He enjoyed fishing, boating, golfing, woodworking, and gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Linda (nee Kremski) of Vermilion; daughter, Kimberly (John) Parsons of Huron; beloved grandfather of Joshua and Emilie Parsons.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph and Margaret M. (nee Sabo) Ksiazak, and his brother, Richard Ksiazak.

Friends may call Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 from 6-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home 5345 South St. Vermilion. where a Christian wake service will be held at 8:30 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at 12:30 pm at St. Mary Catholic Church 731 Exchange St. Vermilion, The Rev. Jim Holmer will officiate.

Inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 3 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035-1450.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.