William J. "Bill" Dewire, 88, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Inn at Chapel Grove, under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio, after a brief illness.

A long-time resident of Bryan, Ohio, he was born in Edon, Ohio, on January 26, 1936, to the late William M. and Verna D. (Barron) Dewire.  A United States Army Veteran and graduate of Edon High School, Bill was retired from automotive parts manufacturing after 40 years, where he served as a Leadman and Roll Engineer. He was an avid fisherman making many trips to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (David) Wade; son, Anthony (Christa) Dewire; grandchildren, Joshua Wade, Emma Dewire, and Alexander Dewire; brother-in-law, Robert Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert (Catherine) Dewire, Rosemary (Leroy) Berryman, Ruth Ann Mahan-Hurd, and Marilyn Miller.

Reed-Egan Funeral Home, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, is assisting the family with arrangements.  A memorial service will be held in Bryan, Ohio, with his final resting place in the Edon Cemetery. To share your memory of Bill, or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.reedegan.com. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Central Ohio or an organization of the donor's choice.