South Lima: Bill, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on October 13, 1936 in West Carthage, NY to the late Earl and Helen Wetherwax. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughters, Erin Wetherwax, Susan Gearhart, and brothers, Ricky and Donald. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (Stephens) Wetherwax and children; Earl “Duke” Wetherwax, Sherri (Victor) Penaloza, Lisa (Gary “Ali” ) Jamison, and Daniel Wetherwax. He is also survived by his brother Bob (Merle) , and 14 grandchildren, Roger, Carli, Cade, Jessica (Jesse), Juan, Shirley (Aaron), Tyson (Cheryl), Miranda, Kendra, Nakita, Jericho, Jesse, Warren & Natalie. Also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bill was a roofer by trade working up and down on the East Coast, until finding Kodak where he worked the next 25 years, retiring at the young age of 55. With so much energy and life left he spent the next 13 years mowing lawns at Old Hickory Golf Course. Bill touched many lives as the President of the Conesus Lake Sportsmen’s Club for a span of FIFTY years where he wore many hats, from Janitor to Cook to representing the club for the Livingston County Federation.
Family and friends may call on Saturday, March 5th, from 3-5pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY where Bill’s Funeral Service will be held at 5pm. Interment will be held privately. Following the funeral service all are invited to “Bill’s second home”, the Conesus Lake Sportsman’s Club in Lakeville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the CLSC, 5883 Stone Hill Road, Lakeville, NY 14480 or to the Livingston County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Sorry to hear Bill’s passing. Prayers and thoughts sent your way.
The Wetherwax family:
Please accept my condolences. Dan, I’m here for you and you have always been a good friend. So sorry for your loss.
Dan has been a good friend of mine for many years. To the Wetherwax family, I extend my condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
To the family of BILL. We have known him for many many years. He was the mainstay for the Conesus club, and our leader and mentor for the LIVINGSTON COUNTY FEDERATION. He was a true friend and will be missed. We thank him for his life.
I’ve had the great honor of being a Dear Friend of Bill and his wife Carol for the last 53 Years. I don’t consider them to be Friends but rather Family. I have to many memories of Bill over the years to be able to share. Just know that he will always be Loved and Missed. Somehow life is never going to be the same without him. Rest In Peace. Bill. You’re One Of A Kind.
Dan I hope you get through it all stay strong Keep your head up high
GOD BLESS
MUCH LOVE TO YOU
Bill was such a wonderful man and a joy to always see his smiling face
Prayers are being sent to Carol and Family
Rest in peace my friend
Bill was a beautiful soul who loved our Taggart clan. Always loved his big bright smile and the way he reminisced about our Dad Thomas Taggart Sr. Painting the ceiling at the Sportsman club. Great times we’re had when Bill was around. Love you Bill thank you for being there always for my family.
Carol and family,
Roy and I are sad to hear of Bill’s passing. We have many happy memories of you and Bill. With love……The Rivers
Dan and family, so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing.
Hold tight to the wonderful memories and good times. May those memories provide warmth and comfort in the following days. I know he will be greatly missed.
To The Family of Bill Wetherwax, I have known Bill for years from the Sportsmens Club. What a great giant. May he RIP!
Carol and family, so sorry to hear about Bills passing. He was a good man and I always enjoyed his visits.
Thinking of all of you.
Bill was a great guy and a wonderful supporter of the CLSC. He will be very missed.
Carol an family.. so sorry to hear about our good friend Bill’s passing. We have so many happy memories though, and we are thinking of you all now.
I love you Grandpa! You always played a huge part in my life. You were always a phone call away. You made me a better person. I love you more than life itself. Now you and mama can dance to the “Devil went down to Georgia” all day long. Rest Easy and until we see each other again, keep looking over us, as we need you more than ever right now. Give mama and everyone kisses and hugs for us. 🙁
Carol and family we are so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a wonderful man.
Many hugs and prayers to all