Conesus, NY: William August Fuller, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024 with family at his son’s home in Conesus that he helped build. He was born to the late Walter and Gertrude Fuller on May 15, 1939 in Medina, NY. He was predeceased by his brothers Walt Fuller, Larry Fuller, Chuck Fuller and Gerry Fuller. He leaves behind his children Debbie (Jeff) Neumann and Randy (Kim) Fuller, sister Evie (Cliff) Johnston, sister-in-laws Judy Fuller, Karen Fuller, Pat Fuller and Carol Fuller, 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren with one on the way, who will all fondly remember their Poppy/Donald Duck along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was a man who loved woodworking and with great craftsmanship built many homes in and around Conesus Lake and Colorado. Wild Bill had many friends and loved travelling. He spent a lot of time in Maui, but his favorite place to be was Thailand. He enjoyed having coffee with his buddies and swapping stories. He was an avid runner with many successes and had numerous adventures. His weekend gatherings and antics will echo on. LMD!!
Please join us in celebrating his life on May 15, 2024 at Vitale Park, Lakeville from 2-6 pm and on May 25, 2024 at 11:00 am at Hartland Central Cemetery, 8541 Ridge Road, Gasport, NY 14607 where he will be laid to rest with his family and a celebration gathering will follow. In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate a memorial donation to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mr. Morris, NY 14510 and/or St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To Bill’s family and friends, I want to send my sincerest sympathy, best thoughts and prayers. Wild Bill was an inspiration to me as a young runner in the 1980’s as members of the Greater Rochester Track Club and Livonia/Conesus residents. He was tough as nails, to my mind the highest compliment one runner can pay to another. We had many good times at races and training runs with Dave Coyne and others. Plus a beer or two after a race. The world is a lesser place with Bill gone.
Best regards and love for Bill,
John McNamara
We were friends with Bill for many years and enjoyed many good times. He was always a joy to be with. Condolences to his family.