William D. Hanefeld Obituary
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.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, May 30th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Christ Lutheran Church (100 W Rice St, Continental, OH 45831). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 30th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or Continental Conservation Club.