On August 6th, William August Oertwich, aka Bill O, left this earth for his eternal ride in the sky.He was a maker of his own rules, a proud veteran yet a rebel in his own right, with a deep voice and a secretly deeper heart.A rider of Harley's, a believer in loud pipes, a lover of classic cars, a rev-er of engines, and an aggitater of neighbors.
The funniest guy in the room, a teller of tales (both true and embellished) and an expert of inappropriate language.He was never afraid of hard work, dirty hands or speaking his mind.
A worker on the railroad, builder of many things, and a fixer of just about everything.
He was a painter of motorcycles, cars, and murals of rainbows when asked by his little girl.
A pitcher of ball games, a remover of training wheels and a believer that every little boy needed a bike.The winner of countless pool games, golf tournaments and bowling leagues and car shows, with trophies to prove most of them.
A comedian at a gathering, an expert in the backyard and a philosopher in the garage.
He was a great friend, a true brother, and a lover of the ladies.
Always a lender of a hand, a giver of advice (both solicited and unsolicited) and a teacher of lessons with wisdom and a punchline.
He was the most onry of brothers, the coolest of uncles and the favorite of the in-laws.
A giver of encouragement, a bringer of surprises and a drier of tears.
A Beloved Husband, an Honored Father and an Adored Papa,
His legend as an original will live on in the hearts of those who loved him and anyone lucky enough to have known him.
A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 18th, 11:00 am at the Cowboy Church , 12001 East FM 917 in Alvarado.Party will continue at the American Legion Post #624.