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William R. “Bill” Firestone, Jr., 72, of Holland
William R. “Bill” Firestone, Jr., 72, of Holland, passed away at 5:30 a.m., on December 19, 2021,
in Evansville.
He was born August 31, 1949, in Evansville, to William R. Firestone, Sr. and Maryruth Broshears;
and married Ruth D. Blemker on June 19, 1976, at the Oakland City University Chapel. Bill was a 1967
graduate of Central High School. After graduation he attending Lockyear College, where he graduated
with a degree in Business. He served with the United States Army during Vietnam. Bill was a member of
Trinity United Methodist Church in Evansville and the Holland American Legion Post #343. He loved
watching Western movies and being with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
and one brother, Bruce Shaver.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth D. Firestone of Holland; one son, William R. (Fiancé, Kate Fest)
Firestone III; three siblings, Bryan Shaver of Chicago, Bonnie Troup of Nashville, TN and Barbara Shaver
of Baltimore, MD; and by two grandchildren, Dylan and Kayden Firestone.
No services will be held at this time.
Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been
entrusted with handling the arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at:
www.nassandson.com