Willard "Bill" Grieser, son of Charles J. and Sophie (Rupp) Grieser, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by family, on February 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of nearly 68 years, daughter Deb (Randy) Short, son Michael (Elisabeth), son-in-law, Steve Neuenschwander, 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, sisters Virginia Lee and Berneda Wyse.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Beth Neuenschwander, granddaughter Hannah Hostetler, parents, brothers Herb, Paul, and Glenford, and a sister Lueen Riegsecker.

Bill accepted Christ as his savior at a young age and was a member of Central Mennonite Church. He was a hard worker to provide for his family and enjoyed them very much. He was still working part-time at the age of 89 until he became ill.  He lived in the Pettisville/Wauseon area until moving to Archbold in 2014.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Wednesday, February 7, at 3:00 PM at Central Mennonite Church with Pastor Ron Kauffman officiating. Friends may call at the church Wednesday from 10 – 1 with the interment following in the Pettisville Cemetery. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.  The family suggests that memorials be given to Gideon's International, Mennonite Disaster Service or Community Health Professionals.