HICKSVILLE, OH – William “Bill” Cleland, Jr., 71, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 18, 1952, to the late William Cleland, Sr. and Doris Cleland (Pedroza) in Hicksville, OH. Bill graduated from Northwest State Community College with an associate degree in Agribusiness and worked as a farmer. On August 10, 2001, he married Rachel Tipton in Fort Wayne, IN. Bill was the Executive Director of the Board for Defiance Area Youth for Christ. Family and friends will remember him as being a good man and provider for his beloved wife, Rachel.

In addition to his father, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Dave Cleland.

He leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Rachel Cleland; mother, Doris Cleland; brother, Phil Cleland, and numerous other loving family members.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Lifeline Connect Church, 411 Defiance Ave., Hicksville, OH 43526. A service will follow at 12:00 p.m., also at the church, with Pastors Steve Eyers and Matt Johnson officiating. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Wednesday between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Bill’s wife, Rachel. For additional information and to view Bill’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.

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