William D. "Wild Bill" Hanefeld's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Continental, Ohio

William D. "Wild Bill" Hanefeld

February 27, 1929 - May 24, 2026 (97 years old)

Continental, Ohio

William D. "Wild Bill" Hanefeld's obituary , Passed away on May 24, 2026 in Continental, Ohio

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William D. "Wild Bill" Hanefeld

February 27, 1929 - May 24, 2026 (97 years old)

Continental, Ohio

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We are sad to announce that, on May 24, 2026 we had to say goodbye to William D. Hanefeld of Continental, Ohio. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William D. Hanefeld to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Hanefeld and Mabel Hanefeld (Kirkendall); his former wife Betty May Drew; and his siblings, George Hanefeld (Mildred), Fred Hanefeld (Mary), Everett Hanefeld (Gloria) and Betty Kay Hanefeld.

He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Y. Lininger; his children, Walter Hanefeld (Linda) of Continental, Betty Kay Bidlack (Dean) of Continental, William D. Hanefeld, Jr. (Becca) of Bluffton and Yvonne Lee Kelsey (Chris) of Rossford; his grandchildren, Nickolas Hanefeld, Denise Recker (Mike), Toby Bidlack (Jessie), Nathan Bidlack (Alaina), Brandy Hahn (Levi), Taylor Geckle (Dylan), Adalie Hanefeld, Chloe Hanefeld, Harmony Kelsey and Gabriel Kelsey; and his great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jackson, Shaylen Bidlack, Ella, Rhett Bidlack, Tyrus, Nessa Hahn, Miles, Willow, Jules, Cora Geckle and Japheth Ndenab.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or Continental Conservation Club.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home



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Christ Lutheran Church
100 W Rice St, Continental, OH 45831

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Christ Lutheran Church
100 W Rice St, Continental, OH 45831

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May 30

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Christ Lutheran Church
100 W Rice St, Continental, OH 45831

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