WILLIAM “BILL” A. TELKER
William “Bill” A. Telker, 72, of Connersville, went home to be with our precious Lord on Monday, February 28, 2022, after his hard-fought battle with Cancer.
He was born September 21, 1949, in Connersville to Ambrose and Anna Mulheeren Telker, and he was a graduate of Connersville High School.
On July 2, 1999, he married Connie Hibbard. Mrs. Telker passed away May 26, 2018.
Bill was a lifelong member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, NRA, and the Eagles. He worked at Ford/Visteon for 35 years. Everyone also knew him to be very patriotic, often wearing red on Fridays in honor of the military.
In his leisure, he loved to fish and watch NASCAR races. Bill was also an avid blood donor.
Survivors include his mother, Anna E. Telker of Connersville; his loving daughter, Amanda Sue Telker of Shelbyville; and siblings, Linda (Frank) VanHoegarden of Lockport, Illinois, Randy Telker of Connersville, and Mary Telker of Connersville. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, Jan Tyler, Jill Parish, Julie Risselman, Ann VanHoegarden, Mike VanHoegarden, Nate Telker, Renee Telker, and Kelly Gettinger; many great nieces and nephews, and one extra special great nephew and special little friend, Caigan Gettinger; and his furry friend, Buddy.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ambrose Telker; his wife of 18 years, Connie Hibbard Telker; and a sister, Kathy Telker Risselman.
The family would like to thank DeAnn Amyx and Wendy Haltom for the wonderful hospice care they provided for Bill.
Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Dustin Boehm at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. In honor of Bill’s patriotic spirit, the family requests everyone wear patriotic/red attire. Burial will be at Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bill to the Fayette County Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.