William "bill" Chase Obituary

William "bill" Chase attended Ontario High School in Mansfield, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William "bill" Chase.

Graduation Year	Class of 1956
Date of Passing	Apr 13, 2018
About	CRESTLINE - A man of strong moral values, Bill Chase was an American patriot and devoted family-man. The portrait of a hardworking American, he was also his family's "peacemaker". William "Bill" Chase, 81, of Crestline passed away Friday evening April 13, 2018 in his rural home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born March 10, 1937 in Loudonville to Willie and Dorthy (Burkepile) Chase and was graduated from Ontario High School in 1956. Bill enlisted in the Air National Guard, and completed boot camp prior to graduating high school. An aircraft mechanic, for 34 years he served with the 179th Airlift Wing earning the rank of Master Sergeant. During his tenure, Bill was the Crew Chief on the Flight Line for the F-100. Following his retirement Bill worked for 10 years at Crestview High School. Bill first met Wanda Terman at a church youth group party. The two married on June 27, 1957. Together Bill and Wanda shared 57 years of marriage until her passing on May 13, 2015. Active in 4-H, Bill had been the Goat Barn Superintendent. He loved working with his hands. As a mechanic he was fixing airplanes, and at home he would tend to his garden. Bill collected tractors…specifically Allis-Chalmers Tractors. Later in life, Bill's focus was his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A dedicated husband, dad and grandpa, Bill will be remembered for his loving and kind heart. He is survived by his children Raymond (Peggy) Chase, Greg (Marsha) Chase and Kim (Paul) Brown all of Mansfield; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings Mary Faye Garove of Mansfield, Jim Chase of Allen, Texas, John (Gerry) Chase of Mansfield, Helen (Ron) Rosser of Mt. Vernon, Tom (Margaret) Chase of South America, and Bob (Paula) Chase of Shelby.