William Mursch's Obituary
William F. Mursch, of Tavares, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2011.“Bill” was born in Crafton, PA, on August 9, 1918. After graduating from Crafton High School and the Penn State School of Agronomy, he owned a beautiful farm and was a soil conservation instructor in Clarion, PA. Upon moving his family to Tavares in 1956, Bill worked first as a cabinet maker and then went on to retire from the Tavares Post Office. He was a former member of the Tavares First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Asbury Evangelical Covenant Church. Bill was married to Dorothea (Tedlie) for 64 years, who preceded him in death in 2006.He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Elva H. Mursch of Mt. Dora, FL., and sisters Marion (Ryder) and Ruth (Gammie), and brother Paul. He is survived by his sons: Russell (Anne) of Woodstock, GA., Clifford (Caryl) of Charlotte, NC., daughters, Doris (Art) Hutchinson of Altamonte Springs, FL., and Pamela (John) Steiner of Summerfield, FL., 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, Tavares, with visitation prior to the service at 1:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Arrangements handled by Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremation, 226 East Burleigh Boulevard, Tavares, FL 32778. Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook below.
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