William Louis
On March 12, 2022, William “Bill” Louis, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Sun City Center, Fla., surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in 1927 and raised on a farm in Kirtland, Ohio. The son of immigrants, he was a proud U.S. Navy World War II veteran, serving on the USS Repose hospital ship as a machinist mate. Bill married the love of his life, Sally Carlson Louis, and they were married for 72 years, until her passing. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Louis Richardson (Craig); wife, Sally Carlson Louis; parents, William and Bertha (Meijer) Louis; and siblings, John, Corry, Catherine, Alice, Ann, Geraldine and Henry. He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Louis DeVilla (Dean); four grandchildren, Will, Sean, Carly and Lauren; his brother, Richard Louis (Betty); and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A gifted mechanic and builder, as newlyweds Bill and Sally built and renovated several homes near Mentor, Ohio, while working full-time jobs. It was his job with Fluid Controls Inc. (Hynautic, Inc.) that led him to Florida in the early 1970s, moving the family to Siesta Key, Fla. He continued working as the manager at Hynautic in Osprey, Fla., while also owning and operating a small motel on Siesta Key until retirement. Living on Siesta Key for over 20 years, he was able to enjoy his passion for boating, fishing and landscaping. Bill was well-known by his neighbors and friends in Sarasota and in Sun City Center as always being willing to help and lend a hand, treating everyone with kindness and respect, and making the world a better place.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., at the Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation for the Linda Louis Richardson Scholarship Endowment https://give.unc.edu/donate?f=none (Fund #474515)/.
A gifted mechanic and builder, as newlyweds Bill and Sally built and renovated several homes near Mentor, Ohio, while working full-time jobs. It was his job with Fluid Controls Inc. (Hynautic, Inc.) that led him to Florida in the early 1970s, moving the family to Siesta Key, Fla. He continued working as the manager at Hynautic in Osprey, Fla., while also owning and operating a small motel on Siesta Key until retirement. Living on Siesta Key for over 20 years, he was able to enjoy his passion for boating, fishing and landscaping. Bill was well-known by his neighbors and friends in Sarasota and in Sun City Center as always being willing to help and lend a hand, treating everyone with kindness and respect, and making the world a better place.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., at the Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation for the Linda Louis Richardson Scholarship Endowment https://give.unc.edu/donate?f=none (Fund #474515)/.