William J. "Bill" Monaghan, 74, of Oregon, died March 15 in the compassionate care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, after a long struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on September 8, 1937, in Toledo, to Ursula G. and James L. Monaghan. A 1955 graduate of Devilbiss High School, he entered the Toledo Local 50 Plumbers and Pipefitters apprenticeship program. After graduation he served in Orleans, France in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. He was a member of Local 50 for more than 55 years, spending the first 25 years of his career as an apprentice and journeyman plumber, and participating in the construction of many of Toledos present-day landmarks. He served as the Local 50 Apprentice Coordinator for the latter 15 years of his career, with significant accomplishments toward modernizing the program and expanding its reach. Bill was well-respected by colleagues and apprentices for his integrity, dedication, and vision. He was strongly committed to education, paving the way for a long-standing partnership with Owens Community College that enables Local 50 apprentices to earn college credits. Bill was also instrumental in establishing the Local 50 Michael Lieske Memorial Scholarship. Now in its 37th year, the scholarship has offset college tuition expenses for 248 children of Local 50 members. Even in retirement, Bill never wasted a minute. He loved old trucks and was a member of the Black Swamp Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society, owning a 1948 Ford F-5 that he and his wife, Judy, would drive to the local shows. He continued working as a delivery driver for several area enterprises. He enjoyed interacting with the many interesting people he met on his routes through the communities of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Bill was an active volunteer in the community. He strongly believed in helping those in need, unconditionally. He imparted these values to his family, friends, apprentices, and co-workers, leading by example in numerous volunteer activities throughout his life. He was a man of many talents, and was an excellent craftsman. He and Judy restored an 1880s Victorian home in Oregon that was later placed on the local historical registry and is still featured in home tours. His family laughingly remembers using a makeshift outhouse in the barn while Bill feverishly worked to finish the plumbing, heating and electricity soon after purchasing the "fixer-upper" home. Bill and Judy celebrated their 50th anniversary in the summer of 2010 with a memorable trip to Ireland and a celebration in Toledo with family and friends. Bill will be remembered for many wonderful and selfless qualities that endeared him to everyone, and for the cheerful twinkle in his eye that persisted throughout his days. Surviving are his wife, Judy, whom he married September 3, 1960; daughters Jennifer (Dave) Dorrell, and Anne (Tom) Meier; sons Michael (Kimberly), Timothy (Leah), and Andrew; brothers James, Joseph and Francis; grandchildren Elizabeth, Ellen and William Dorrell; Carly, Sam and Lilly Meier; Jack and Grace Monaghan, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Gerald, and niece Patricia Monaghan-Maia. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 18 in the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 South Coy Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 19 in the Historic Church of Saint Patrick, 130 Avondale Avenue, Toledo, where the family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the services at Saint Ignatius Cemetery, 212 North Stadium Road, Oregon. The family suggests tributes to the St. Judes Childrens Hospital (800-805-5856) or the Cherry Street Mission (419-242-5141). www.egglestonmeinert.com