William G. Thayer, age 96 of Delta, passed away Wednesday evening, February 15, 2012 at Swanton Health Care.  He was born in Mount Hope, WV on May 3, 1915 to the late J. Guy Thayer and Ida (Crawford) Thayer.  Bill graduated college from Virginia Tech and later worked for Dupont in West Virginia and Mine Safety Appliance Co. in Pennsylvania.  He married Sarah Jeane DeWeese in 1940 and she preceded him in death in 1989.  Together they were blessed with two children, Diane (Lonnie) Price of Canal Winchester, OH and William David (Kathy) Thayer of Lincoln City, OR.  Bill later married Louise (Sintobin) McDonnall in 1990 and she survives.  Along with his parents and first wife, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Royal Thayer.  Left to cherish Bill's memory, in addition to his wife and children, are his stepsons, James (Suzanne) McDonnall and Jerry (Nancy) McDonnall both of Delta; stepdaughter, Janet (Terry) Greisinger of Grand Ledge, MI; grandchildren, Allyson Price, Mitchell (Lara) Price and Greg (Aimee) Price; three great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren and nine step great grandchildren.  Bill was a resident of Bradenton, FL for 27 years; where he was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church.  He moved to Delta in 2005 and began attending Winameg Christian Church.  Bill enjoyed reading and was known to donate many books to the Delta Public Library.  He was generous with his time, including being a longtime hospital volunteer.  A funeral service for Bill will be held at 12 Noon on Monday, February 20, 2012 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109, in Delta; with receiving of friends and family prior from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon. Pastor Floyd Vincent will be officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta.  Those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to Winameg Christian Church, 10925 Co Rd 10-2, Delta, Ohio 43515 in Bill's memory.

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