Bill Wix
(5 MAY 1933, 31 OCT 1999)
Bill Wix Eulogies
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Bill Wix (1997 ?
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Frank's Sister, Hilbert, Mary O'Brien, Rumsey and Lenio
Welter, Strati, Fralen, Wix, Roades and Masson
Frank O'Brien's Funeral (1987)
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| Row 8: Auer, McNair, Street, Wix, Row 7: Horst, Paul Parks, ?, Dugan, Grubbs, Domeck, Bliss, Row 6: Howie Stone, Newton, Booras, Strom, McDonald, Row 5: Fikaris, Schick, Gallup, Cardillo, Wheeler, Masson, Row 4: Katenbrink, Spellman, Joseph, ?, Schlotter, Row 3: Bergen, Fralen, ?, Andrews, Dunaway, Bob Johnson, Jim Ryan, Row 2: Bean, Strati, Soper, Jeter, Wiegand, Lenio, Price, Row 1: Prater, Thorsen, Meisenheimer, Reid, Zaborowski, Feagin, Joe Franklin |
(15th Reunion 1970)
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| Standing (L to R): Weaver, Lewis, Turner, Chikalla, Gallup, O'Brien, Freed, Hadly, Wix, ?, Streett, ?, Reb Young, Quinn, Lenio, ?, Perkins, Thorsen, ?, Nieves, Sherman, Burroughs, Giza, Traut, Sloan, Gay, Paul Parks, Andrews, Ginter, Bates, McNair, ?, Lichtenberg, Nidever, Secord, Feagin, Cathey, Herren, ?, ?, Ludwig, ?, ?, ?, Ralls, ?, Shimunek, Macdonald, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Bob
Strickland Front (L to R): Soper, Newton, Dax, Chance, Schmidt, Shideler, Bergen, Matteson, Hargrove, Hornbarger, Steakley, Stevens, Drummond, Rudzki, Knierem, Wargowsky, ?, Stern, ?, ?, Livesay, Dickson, Michalove, Hagan, Landers, ?, Blitch, ?, Cardillo, Ordway, Trobaugh, Crancer, Maus, LaFrenz, Sydenham, Strom, ?, Howie Stone, Schepps, Raymond, Spellman, Sanderson ?, Wray , Fikaris, Stevenson, Sims, ? |
(10th Reunion 1965)
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F - 2
1st Row: Rumsey, Goodwin, O'Brien, Al Edwards, Masson, Worden
2nd Row: Dorough, Symonds, Hilbert, Welter, Lenio, Cummings
3rd Row: Wolfe (CO), Sparks, Matuszak, Wix
4th Row: Bruce MacDonald, Beoddy, Staffen
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Front row, Col. Fraser, Dulk, Bossert, Smetana, Straus
Fikaris, Gilpatrick, Cathey, Jacobs, Maj. McCanna
2nd row, Donald, Raymond, Garn, Bates, Dorward, Eddins, Wix
3rd Row, Fetko, Lovell, Ginter, Karam, Geran, Hergenroder, Ludwig, Rock, Rich Miller
(1954 Firstie Trip)
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Classmates, I regret to report to you that Bill Wix died this morning, after a battle of a year and a half with cancer that started as lung cancer. He was with Rebecca and the children at his death in Memphis, TN. Very preliminarily, services at WP might be on Friday, Nov. 5th. Subject to the family's wishes in the matter, I will post arrangements as they become final. Should you need it, my better email address is dwheeler@whi-inc.com. Dave Wheeler (31 OCT 1999) Willy and I spent 4 years in F2 and then our paths never crossed during our Army days. Willy was an All American Soccer player and a top notch student. He led an Academic life, earning his PhD from Columbia in Political Science. Willy served his country well, he will be missed. Willy Welter October 31 (1999) Bill was one of Scotty's soccer buddies, classmates & best friends, he was there for us when we lost our Father as small children, and had re-entered my life 3 years ago. He was a kind and compassionate man who shared his memories of my family before and after Scotty's death, answering questions for me that only he could. I called him Uncle Billy and it was an honour to have had him in my life if only for a split second. We have lost yet another shining star from a group of men who personify kindness, compassion and loyalty. And wings of angels guide thee to thy peace Uncle Billy, thank you so very much for the memories. Love always, Peggy Peggy Adams November 1 (1999) 1955 has lost a true friend, of everyone, with the passing of Bill Wix. As cliched as it (MAY sound, to know him was to love him, because Bill had time and concern for everyone. He was gifted with the ability to focus all his attention and all his concern on his loved ones, and his Classmates. With this he he always had a ready smile and a good word for everyone. Few will match him, none will surpass him in this. Rest well, dear Friend, how richly you deserve it. Chuck Roades November 1 (1999) Willy and I played soccer together for 4 years at USMA. Though he went into the Army and I to the USAF, we shared several visits during the early 60's when I coached the USAFA soccer team and Willy worked with Joe Palone and the Army team. It was always a treat to catch up with him and we corresponded infrequently over the years. Lynn and I will miss him. Condolences to Rebecca and his family. Bob and Lynn Strickland Bob Strickland '55 20374 November 1 (1999) Hello to all of Bill's classmates: Thanks to each and every one of you for your thoughts, prayers and concerns over the past 14 months as Bill has been dealing with his lung cancer. He went to the Father peacefully Sunday morning at 9:35. He fought a valiant fight, and as I told him last week, he really DID win the fight, because he's not hurting at all any more. Again, thanks to all of you for your support to both Bill and me during this most trying time in our lives. He was loved by so many people, and that has helped us tremendously through it. We love you, Rebecca (2 NOV 1999) Bill was a good friend. I will miss him. Tom Sims October 17, 2001) |
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