William Stoll

William Joseph Stoll finished his life’s journey on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 7:19am.

He passed away at Riverside Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1939 in Washington TWP, Hardin Co, OH to George and Audre (Wheatley) Stoll.

His educational career includes:.

A graduate of Ada High School-BARELY! :0)

A BA in Education from Ohio Northern

A MS in Library Sciences from Bowling Green

He also highly valued his service in the army.

He married his best friend, Alice, on December 25, 1958. He was the Librarian at Perry Middle School in Worthington City Schools and retired at the age of 51.  He came out of retirement to work as the Librarian at Worthington Christian School for 7 years. He and his wife, Alice, attended and were actively involved in the music program at Grace Polaris Church of Columbus, OH.

He was preceded in death by George Stoll (father), Audre Crouse (mother), Kelly Crouse (stepfather).

He is survived by his beautiful wife of 65 years, Alice Stoll, Galena, OH, sons: Joe (Marcella) Stoll, Galena, OH, Philip (Paula) Stoll, Delaware, OH, David (Emily) Stoll, Columbus, OH, daughter: Sarah (Craig) Hilty, Pandora, OH, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings: Jarilyn  (Alan) Motter (sister) Elida, OH, Lee (Connie) Crouse (brother) Ada, OH, Kelly (Becky) Crouse (brother) Harrod, OH.

He was an educator, a genealogist, a fisherman, a ranger, a builder, a farmer, a taxidermist, a photographer, a baker, a world traveler, a librarian.  He shared all of his expertise with his family whenever he got the chance!  He loved the Lord, Jesus Christ and determined to raise His family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He will be missed greatly.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 13 from 10am to 12pm at Genoa Baptist Church, 7562 Lewis Center Rd, Westerville, OH 43082, and a celebration service immediately following.

Clergy: Pastor Matt Clark