Bill (Digger) was Born and raised in Quakertown PA. He graduated from Quakertown High School in 1958. He furthered his education in technical training at Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia. He married Patricia Harmer in 1959. They would have celebrated their 61st anniversary in June. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his daughters Susan Jeffries (Gene) and LouAnn Barndt(Bill). Also grandchildren Eric Jeffries(Marisa), Kristen Kessler(TJ) , Corinne Barndt and Alyssa Barndt. He also was blessed with great grandchildren Gianna and Luca Barndt, Tyler Kessler and Natalie Jeffries. Bill enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He was involved in Boy Scouts for most of his life and attained the the high rank of Eagle Scout. Bill also volunteered his time serving in various leadership roles within the BSA organization. He loved restoring antique cars and was a member of the ACD car club. He was an active member of St Pauls Lutheran Church of Applebachsville. He served on their food pantry team and helped organize the hoagie sales for the church. Bill kept busy in retirement as a member of the Masonic Lodge 512 of Quakertown and served as a past Grand Master of that Lodge. He also volunteered with the Shriners Hospital for Children. He was a member of the local Grundsow Lodge where he enjoyed speaking Pennsylvania Dutch to his friends. He will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Gianna and Luca will especially miss their golf cart and tractor rides with their Grampies. In lieu of flowers please send donations in his memory to St Pauls Lutheran Church in Applebachsville PA.