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William O. Billig, 83, of Lower Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

William O. Billig, 83, of Lower Saucon Township, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Alice J. (Strauss) Billig.

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William O. Billig, 83, of Lower Saucon Township, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Alice J. (Strauss) Billig. He was born in Summit Hill on Aug. 20, 1933 to the late Howard and Aulene (Miller) Billig. William served our country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a photo engraver at the former Bethlehem Globe-Times for 34 years until his retirement.

SURVIVORS

In addition to his loving wife of 59 years; children: William Orville Billig (Lori L.) of Hellertown, Bethann Poehler of East Earl; grandchildren: Chris, Sean, Alicia, Erica, Haley, Tye, Giovanna; great-grandchildren: Kailey, Caiden, Madelyne, Madden, Kelllan, Braylen, Zach and Seth.

SERVICE

The service will be private at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Military honors will be accorded by the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion Post 397. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042, or any no-kill rescue center.

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