William E. “Bill” Mohler passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Bill was born on October 18, 1937, in Salt Sulphur, WV.
Bill was a career military veteran who served a total of 27 years in the U.S. army branch. His service sent him all over the world, including two tours in Vietnam and Germany with the 82nd Airborne Special Forces. He received many commendations in his career, including bronze star with oak cluster. Upon his discharge, he came back home to Monroe County.
He had many interests, including Civil War reenactment and attending NASCAR races. He sat on the Monroe County Council of Aging and was a member of Turtle Creek band. He was a lifetime member of VFW. He was owner of Hideaway Tavern in Union, WV. He was proud of his native heritage and a member of Appalachian American Indians West Virginia. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He firmly believed in no trace left behind.
He was preceded in death by his father, William D. Mohler; mother, Mary B. Mohler; brothers, Oswald B. Mohler and James F. Mohler; and wife, Edna T. Mohler.
Surviving are wife, Lena Spurlin; daughter, Deborah E. Mohler; son, Donald E. Mohler; step-daughters, Patty Goins and husband, Bud, and Beverly Ittenbach; step-son, Clay Spurlin III and wife, Donna; grandchildren, Angie Woodall, Eddy Slayton, Chase Slayton, Chad Goins, Carson Ittenbach, Clay Spurlin IV, Jennifer Orozco, and Julie Spurlin; sisters, Betty Morgan and husband, Mark, Bonnie Morgan and husband, Kermit; sisters-in-law, Rita Mohler and Sharon Mohler; 12 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held at Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 7 p.m. Visitation with family will be from 5-7 p.m. Military rites will be provided by the West Virginia Honor Guard.
The family thanks Peyton Hospice House for their compassion and assistance in such a difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donate to Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, WV.
Those wishing to send the Mohler Family online condolences or sign the online guestbook may do so by visiting www.groves-mann.com.
Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary originally published in the August 8, 2018 edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
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