December 8, 1954 - January 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Stauttener on January 8, 2025, at the Huron Hospice, surrounded by loved ones. Bill was 70 years old and was born on December 8,1954 in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Bill loved life and he loved the outdoors. He has been a coach, a scout leader, a volunteer, and a mentor. Bill spent much time helping his children enjoy life, from coaching their many sports to taking them camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and many more fun activities. He took them bowling as well, a sport he enjoyed himself, and he also worked at setting bowling pins at a young age. Bill really loved canoeing. He started out with day trips and worked up to week-long adventures, covering many of the parks in Central Ontario and moved his way up to Northern Ontario. He especially enjoyed canoeing Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and the Nahanni River. He also became fond of paddle boarding.
Bill was a water/waste water operator in Goderich and retired in 2020. He planned to spend some of his retirement travelling in his new travel trailer. With that trailer he went glamping and travelled to Dawson City, enjoying the beautiful scenery and sights along the way. Bill loved to get on the water in his fishing boat. He could catch fish on Matinenda Lake, but it seemed the fish in Lake Huron were always hiding.
Bill was a shining light to all who knew him and was always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by his wife Janice, son Jacob (Tina), and daughter April (Julie-Anne), brother Tony (Ruth), sister-in-law Frances (Wayne), Kathy (Nelson), Jean (Jim) and brother-in-law John (Cheryl) as well as many nieces and nephews.
Bill was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. His wish was to be cremated. Celebration of life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #109) at 56 Kingston Street, Goderich, ON. on April 5, 2025 from 1-4 pm.
In lieu of flowers it would be so greatly appreciated if donations in memory of Bill be directed to The Huron Hospice at 37857 Huron Road, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0, (www.huronhospice.ca), directly or through Rutherford Cremation & Funeral Services 804 Ontario St. Stratford, ON. N5A 3K1. 519-271-5062.