William Orville "Bill" Caldwell

illiam Orville Caldwell, age 82, of Ithaca, died June 2, 2012, at his home in Ithaca.

Bill was born  in Alma on April 10, 1928, the son of William F. and Thelma G. (Cornwell) Caldwell.  He served his country in the US Army, and after completing college, worked as an accountant at Total Petroleum for 28 years.  Bill loved being outdoors and could be seen almost daily riding his bicycle around town.

Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Wingle, and his parents.  He is survived by his brother-in-law, Jack Wingle of Ithaca, and several cousins.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted in the Ithaca Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, June 18.  Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to the Gratiot County Commission on Aging.