William J. Nehrboss

William J. Nehrboss Jr., of Akron passed away peacefully on November 3, 2016 in the same house in which he was born. He was born on February 3, 1922 in the town of Newstead to the late William and Florence (Gerhardt) Nehrboss.

William spent most of his life in Akron and was a graduate of Akron Central High School Class of 1939. He served our country in the Army during the Second World War and was awarded a purple heart in 1944 from the Campaign of Anzio in Italy. After the war, he returned home to marry the late Beatrice (Milleville) in 1949. He was a life-long member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. William enjoyed music and played the guitar as well as the keyboard. Gardening, agriculture, and farming were a big part of his life.

Two sons, Brian Nehrboss of Akron and Robert (Mary Ellen) Nehrboss of Canton, Ga. survive him. A sister, Catherine Schoenthal of Akron, Uncle Dave and Aunt Dorothy Gerhardt of Rochester, 6 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren, a brother-in-law, 6 sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive William. A son, Doug Nehrboss predeceased him.

Friends and relatives may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Ross Funeral Home of Akron, LLC, 10 Eckerson Avenue Akron. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, November 12 at 1:00 pm at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4809 S. Newstead Rd., Akron, NY.  

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