Bill Caugherty never met a stranger. Everybody in Mansfield knew Bill and he never had an enemy. He had a tremendous – perhaps ornery – sense of humor…and could tell and remember jokes to everyone.
The amiable personality, so well integrated in the social fabric of Mansfield, is at rest as Bill passed away Wednesday morning February 18, 2015 in The Good Shepherd Home in Ashland. He was 92.
Born October 31, 1922 in Mansfield to Charles E. and Elmira (Lightfoot) Caugherty, Bill served with the U.S. Army during WWII in campaigns in Southern France, the Rhineland and the Ardennes.
Bill worked in the curing room of the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Company, and later on the counter at D&W Paint.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and a life member of the American Legion, Sons of Herman, VFW Post #4493 and AmVets Post #26. He formerly was a member of the Eagles and Owls.
Bill enjoyed fishing, and had a few fishing tales to go with it, and spent countless hours on local golf links. Through his years golfing he amassed a collection of over 1,300 golf balls customized with logos.
Bill will be remembered as a loving parent who made the commitment to care for his wife Pauline as her health failed, ensuring she would never have to leave their home.
He is survived by sons William & Devonna Caugherty of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Kenneth & Sandy Caugherty of Mansfield; grandchildren Chris Caugherty, Rhonda Caugherty, Kenneth Kozlay, Jennifer Wright, Ronnie Sheets and Yvette McNamara; 15 great grandchildren; and sisters Ilene Loughman of Shelby and Darlene Bryan in Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline (Ehrmantraut) Caugherty in 2001. Also deceased are a grandson Darren Caugherty; two brothers and a sister.
A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in Mansfield Memorial Park with Celebrant Jerry Wilson officiating. The Marion Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.
Memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project may be made at the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Caugherty family. Visit SnyderFuneralHomes.com to send them a message of sympathy and support.
