CAMDEN, S.C. - William H. "Bill" Etling of Camden, S.C. passed away after a short illness May 11, 2019. 

He was born Jan. 7, 1942, in Marshallville, Ohio, to Russell and Eleanor (LaViers) Etling.   He was a graduate of Wadsworth High School, served in the U.S. Navy, worked as a floral designer in Barberton, and played many years as the organist at the Sterling United Methodist Church before moving to Camden, S.C. 

He is survived by his sister, Leah Rine (Sidney), of Wooster and David Boger, a long-time friend of Camden, S.C. 

By request there will be no services and cremation will take place. Memorials may be made to Sterling United Methodist Church, 13584 Kauffman Ave., Sterling OH 44276.

   

   Bill Etling

    

Bill Etling furnished a part of the entertainment for the students assembled at last year's Junior-Senior Banquet.  Accompanied by Lynn Wolf, Bill sang "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes."

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