William Irving Thompson

October 14, 1939 - November 6, 2021

William Thompson, 82, passed away November 6, 2021. Bill’s family and friends will gather Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel, 137 S. Main St., Brooklyn, MI. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Eineder Funeral Homes – Brooklyn Chapel. Pastor Jeff Sheeks will serve as celebrant. Military honors will be provided by Wilber-Bartlett Post 315 American Legion. He was born on October 14, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio to William and Suzanne (Miller) Thompson. Bill married the love of his life, Linda, on June 26, 1976, at St. Joseph Shrine in the Irish Hills of Michigan. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Bill worked for 39 years at Schindler Elevators and Escalators in Toledo, OH, retiring in 2002. After retirement, he began beekeeping which was his passion for 20 years. Bill also enjoyed farming, wood carving, camping, traveling, and fishing in his leisure time. Bill will be missed by his wife, Linda; siblings, Sue Metzger of Sylvania, OH and Cindy (Jeff) DeGroff of Powell, OH; a nephew Nate DeGroff; a niece Ashley (Steve) McLaughlin and a great-niece Poppy McLaughlin. He will be deeply missed by his German Shepherd “Raven” who was a special friend for five years. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, George Lester. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee. Please leave a message of comfort for Bill’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.