William Louis Remington, Sr.

May 28, 1932 – May 25, 2026

William “Bill” Louis Remington, Sr., 93, Westfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday, May 25, 2026. The second of four children, Bill was born on May 28, 1932, to Fred W. and Lillie May (Johnson) Remington in Fredericktown, Ohio.

Bill was a graduate of Loudonville High School, Loudonville, Ohio (1950) and attended Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (1951). Sensing his country’s need, he enlisted in the Air Force January 29, 1952, serving as Staff Sergeant with 524th Strategic Fighter Squadron (SAC). He was stationed at Amarillo AFB in Austin, Texas, with an honorable release from active duty on January 21, 1956, from Bergstrom AFB, Texas.

It was through his best military bubby, Norbert Buchholz, that Bill met and married his sister, Dolores Arlene Buchholz, on September 2, 1956. She struggled with cancer and passed away on February 8, 1983. Bill and Dolores had three children, Bill Jr., Bob, and Lori.

In God’s Providence, Bill met and married Myrtle (Mert) Baughey on January 7, 1984. It was a job change that brought Bill and Mert to Indianapolis in 1987. Bill became Dad to Mert’s two children, Jerry II and Kristen.

Though music was high on the list of Bill’s enjoyments, his greatest love was for Jesus Christ and serving Him to the best of his ability. He arose at 3:30 a.m. each day to have time with the Lord in prayer and in God’s Word. His desire was to know Him in a deeper way and to share God’s love with others. He had a way of encouraging people to trust in God and grow in their understanding of Him. Bill had a beautiful tenor voice. He sang in quartets, ensembles, solos, and choir.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lillie Remington; his first wife, Dolores Buchholz; and his sisters, Opal Purcell and Margaret VanCamp.

He is survived by his wife Myrtle (Mert); his brother, Rev. Robert Remington (Carolyn); his children, William Remington Jr. (Jan), Robert Remington (Julie), Lori Williamson (Richard), Jerald Baughey (Lora), and Kristen Smith (Scott); 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, with two new babies expected in June and July.

Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, where the Funeral Service will begin at noon. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, at Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Ohio, with military honors.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colonial Hills Baptist Church, 8140 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, for a Teen Camp Fund. Envelopes will be available at the service.

Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.

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