- Date Of Birth: February 27, 1941
- Date Of Death: September 9, 2012
- State: Michigan
WILLIAM D. REISBIG
IONIA, MI
Age 71, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012. He was born on February 27, 1941 in Coopersville, MI the son of Alexander and Margaret (Bair) Reisbig, of which Alexander and his parents were immigrants from Russia. Their family name is on the wall at Ellis Island. At age 8, William and his family moved to Ionia where the family farmed on Jefferson Street. In 1962 Bill married the love of his life, Mary Thornton. Together they raised three wonderful children, Steven, Michael and Michelle. Bill was a very busy man with many accomplishments, among which were, Reisbig Bros. Redi Mix, Ionia Skateland, and Reisbig Construction. He enjoyed the challenge of building a business and seeing it flourish and be successful. However, his most prized accomplishment in life was his family, which meant everything to him. Bill served as a trustee on the Ionia Township Board. He was a very generous man, supporting many community causes. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and just loved communicating with people. Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Michael; sisters, Helen (Chuck) Hammond and Nancy Addingon; brothers, Alexander II and James; brother-in-laws, Donald Martin, Glen Sterner, Jerry Thornton, and William Thornton. Surviving are his loving wife, Mary (Thornton) Reisbig; son, Steven (Karen) Reisbig; daughter, Michelle (Juaquin) Sanchez; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers, John Reisbig, and Gary (Carole) Reisbig; sisters, Judy (Don) Eighmey, Lea Sterner, Ann Henry, and Mary Martin; sister-in-law, Phyllis Reisbig; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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