William (Bill) Garrett, 84, of Crestline passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1941 in Crestline to William and Isabelle (Schnegelsberger) Garrett. Bill retired from the US Postal Service in 1996 after 31 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was an original member of the St. Joe’s Men’s Choir. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army(1963-1966), he spent 13 months in Korea. He married the love of his life Becky Washer on October 4, 1969 and she preceded him in death on July 13, 2016. Bill was a huge supporter of youth sports. He spent many years as a little league coach (even before his boys were old enough to play). Bill was a high school umpire for baseball and softball for 25 years. He also ran the time clock for 26 years at Crestline High School for boys/girls basketball and wrestling and spent many years working the chain crew at the football games. Bill’s favorite time of year was the fall when he could watch The Ohio State Buckeyes football team and start his cookie baking for the Christmas season.
Bill is survived by his children: Kevin (Wendy) Garrett of Willard, Paul (Christy) Garrett of Bucyrus and Jennifer (Tim) Mowry of Crestline; his grandchildren: Nicholas (Natalie) Garrett, Nathaniel (Valerie) Garrett, Mitchell (Ryan Monds) Garrett, Stefani (Logan) Rinehold, Megan (Josh) Carson and Summer (Steven) Miczek; his great-grandchildren: Kaycee and Quinn Rinehold, and Baby Miczek coming soon. Also surviving are his brother Robert (Margaret) Garrett of Mansfield and in-laws Jim Swain and Jane Garrett of Crestline; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife Becky, Bill is preceded in death by his siblings Tom Garrett and Barbara Swain.
Family and friends may call on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 4:00 -7:00 PM at Gompf Funeral Home, 223 West Main St., Crestline. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 4,2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 331 North Thoman St., Crestline, with Father Jeff Smith, Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery- Crestline.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 331 North Thoman St., Crestline, OH 44827.
Those wishing to share a memory of Bill or send condolences to the Garrett family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.
The Gompf Funeral Service, Crestline Chapel, 223 W. Main Street, Crestline is honored to serve the family of William “Bill” Garrett.
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