William A. Hertel, age 76 of Whispering Pines, North Carolina and formerly of Batesville, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in Whispering Pines. Born October 30, 1939 in Ripley County Indiana, he is the son of Stella (Nee: Meister) and Lester Hertel. He married Connie Pfeifer September 14, 1962 and she died July 24, 1977. He married Joy Jordan December 16, 1996 and she survives. Bill served in the Air Force Reserves.
A manager and executive, Bill retired from Traveler’s Insurance Company after 30 years and in 1995 moved to Whispering Pines to enjoy his passion of playing golf. A 1974 trip with several friends was all it took for him to fall in love with area and they would return every year until the late 1980’s to play the numerous courses. Bill also was an avid fan of college sports and loved playing cards.
He is survived by his wife Joy; sons Charles (Wendy), Mark (Denise), Eric (Kari); step-son Kevin Driscoll (Marde DeLeon), sisters Pauline Bower and Barbara May; grandchildren Emily, Abigail, Madelyn, Dalton, William and Megan Hertel; step grandchildren Adryiana Haar, Alexa Driscoll, Annaleasia DeLeon and great grandchildren Maribelle and Shelton Driscoll. In addition to his wife Connie and parents, he is also preceded in death by sisters Margaret Oswald, Helen Franzese and brothers Richard and Charles Hertel.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 11th at 1 p.m. at St. Louis Church with Rev. David Kobak O.F.M. officiating. His ashes will be interred at St. Louis Cemetery. Following services at the cemetery the family will receive friends at a luncheon at the Knights of Columbus. The family requests memorials to First Health Hospice and Palliative Care, 242 Campground Road, West End, North Carolina, 27376. Weigel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.