William Begg, 87, of Oregon passed on January 5, 2012 at Perrysburg Care and Rehab. He was born in Columbus Grove, Ohio on June 17, 1924 to Theodore Stanley and Goldie (Settelmeyer) Begg. Bill was a 1942 graduate of Waite High School. On January 25, 1947, he married Marilyn Gladieux. During World War II, Bill served in the US Army. He served in Patton'™s Army during the Battle of the Bulge. For 44 years, Bill was employed as an industrial engineer for various companies and retired from Atlas Industries in 1988. Bill and Marilyn enjoyed spending time at their cottage on Bird Lake which he built himself. He was a member of the Early Bird Beach Association at Bird Lake and a member of Arthur Dailey American Legion Post for over 50 years. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; sons, William (Katie) Begg, James (Margita) Begg, Thomas Begg, and John Begg; grandchildren, Jill, Jennifer, Lyndsey, Eric, and Alex; step-grandchildren, Tony and Maria; great-grandson, Kelton; step-great-grandchildren, June and Leo; and brother, Theodore Stanley Begg Jr. Bill is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Marlowe; and brother, John Begg. Private graveside services will be held at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Alzheimer'™s Association. The family wishes to thank the staff of Perrysburg Care and Rehabilitation and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for the loving care they have given Bill. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements.