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TIFFIN -- William J. Cole, 91, formerly of Niles, passed away on Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 2026, at his home in Tiffin.
He was born Sept. 21, 1935, in Dubois, Pa., the son of Willard J. and Alberta Elizabeth Christoph Cole.
He worked in many positions and for many years at Berkowitz Scrap Yard on Niles' east side and is a member of the Evansville Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, traveling, collecting tools and building. In his retirement years, he enjoyed watching old Western movies.
Bill is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann Ruiter Cole, whom he married on Jan. 13, 1984; children, Willard (Nancy) Cole, Ross (Kathleen) Cole, Gary Cole, John Cole, Karen (Dave) Robinson, Bambie (Doug) Keeton, Jeff Cole, Jeffery William Cole, Candy (Aaron) Drawl, Larry Cole, Cheryl and Gail; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and his sister, Alberta Elizabeth Solak.
He was preceded in death by two children, Kathy Cole and Donnie Saltzmann; his sister, Nancy; and his beloved dog, Hobo.
The funeral will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at the Evansville Baptist Church, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Andrew "AJ" Harris will officiate.
Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 907 W. State St., Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420.
Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles.
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