William Bossetti Obituary

William L. Bossetti

Oct 16, 1941 - Oct 20, 2023

Sandusky

William L. "Bill" Bossetti passed away Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Oct. 16, 1941, in Columbus, to Primo Bossetti and Grace (Nesser) Bossetti, who both preceded him in death.

Bill graduated from Westerville High School in 1959 and following graduation, entered U.S. Air Force. He proudly served his country from Aug., 1959, to Aug., 1963. He married Gay Hauber and they had a son, Michael. He entered University of Steubenville, earning his Bachelor's degree majoring in history. While at University of Steubenville, he worked in the coal mines and steel mills. He later attended law school at Capital University. In the early 1970s, he began his career with The Ohio Company Investment Banking firm in Columbus and moved to Sandusky. After working 36 years as a stockbroker, he retired from Stifel Nicolaus & Company.

Bill was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sandusky. He was a licensed pilot, master gardener, and volunteered with Serving Our Seniors and CASA of Erie County (Court-Appointed Special Advocates). He was a certified first responder and always showed his appreciation for those in public service, especially the police and the military. He enjoyed traveling, visiting over 40 countries. He appreciated the arts, especially the Cleveland Orchestra and art museums. He loved sports, including The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Guardians. He was an avid reader, lover of history, and had a quick wit and great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jean (Guenther) Bossetti; daughters, Robin (Dave) Kern, Wendy (Lee) Gleich, and Jill (Jeff) Hampton; grandchildren, Cory and Alena Gleich, and Hannah, Gracie, and Jack Hampton; great-grandson, P.J. Colbert; siblings, Phyllis Denman, Jennie (Ralph) Headington, Michael (Lynn) Bossetti, Tom (Connie) Bossetti, and Tedd (Debbie) Bossetti; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.

Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, and 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, until the time of Bill's funeral at 11 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Sunbury Memorial Park, Sunbury.

Those wishing to contribute to Bill's memory may do so to National Kidney Foundation, Serving Our Seniors of Erie County, CASA, or Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.