William Richard Wademan

William “Bill” Wademan passed away at his family camp on Chaumont Bay at the age of 92.

William is predeceased by his grandson William “Billy” Wadman; his mother Geraldine “Gerry” (Stockham) Wademan; his father William Louis Wademan; his brother Robert Wademan; his sister Zelda Klaczko; his mother-in-law Clara (Roecklein) Dippold; his father-in-law Henry Dippold; his sisters-in-law Pat Wademan, Barbara Honis, Shirley Carroll, Jean Fuller, Joan Tourot; brothers-in-law Mike Klaczko, John “Butch” Dippold, Robert Carroll, Dick Fuller, Charles Tourot, Robert Guernsey, Donald Honis, Fred Chase; and his son-in-law Daniel B. Neave.

William is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Suzanne “Sue” (Dippold) Wademan. The unwavering support, care, and love she showed him right to the end was one of the most beautiful things to have witnessed.

William is lovingly remembered by his daughter Joy Ganley (Stephen) of Warners; sons Matthew Wademan (Darlene Petta) of Camillus, Mark Wademan (Mary Lashomb) of Syracuse, Luke Wademan (Adrianna Hack) of Marietta, GA; and daughter April Neave of Brewerton. His grandchildren include Travis Ganley (Erin), Brianna Ganley, Jennifer Kio (Alan), Elisha Awad (Jason), Trasilla Grabowski (Billy), Meagan Leach (Sean), Josiah Wademan, Jared Wademan Dugger (Emily), Zarah Wademan, Jesse Dennee, Gerald Dennee, 25 great-grandchildren and godson Grant Honis. He will also be remembered by his sisters-in-law Diane Chase, Dolly Guernsey, and Carol Dippold.

William was born in Syracuse, NY, in 1931 and attended Fairmont School in Camillus. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 and served in Germany during the Korean War. Sue and Bill were married in August 1955 at Fairmount Community Church and went on to raise 5 children together. Bill was a member of Teamsters Local 317 and drove for Roadway Express for 37 years. He plowed snow for many years and was a member of the Dexter American Legion. He was also a founding member of the Whitetail Hunting Lodge in Ithaca, NY.

His favorite times were spent at camp on Chaumont Bay, where he enjoyed boating and fishing as a young father. He also enjoyed golfing, fixing motors, and watching the stocks after his retirement in 1992. Bill and Sue spent many winters at Kove Estates in Osteen, Florida, with a lovely group of people, where he golfed and played cards with the guys. Their summers were always spent at camp, where they often welcomed family and friends to stay and visit.

William was a charter member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Camillus.

A private celebration of life will be held waterside at Chaumont Bay sometime in the future.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Hospice of Watertown, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY 13601 or the DAV, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Cleveland Funeral Home of Cape Vincent. Online condolences can be made at www.clevelandfhinc.com

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