Obituary of William Fichtner

William "Bill" S. Fichtner, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born August 19, 1927 in Morgantown, a son of the late Charles Abbot and Clara May Selby Fichtner. Bill attended Morgantown High School and had previously served in the United States Navy. He was previously a pastor at several churches in the Morgantown area and was attending Tyrone United Methodist Church. He enjoyed farming, gardening and a various types of art work. He also recently wrote a book entitled, My Side of the River. Bill is survived by his son, John Fichtner of Jackson County, WV; daughter, Jane Raap and her husband Loren of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren, Chelsey Fichtner, Andrea Fichtner, Ashley Sypolt, Tony Runner, Rachel Samples and her husband Mike, and John W. Fichtner; great grandchildren, Gavin, Annabelle, and Lillie Samples. In addition to parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Etta Mae Wright Fichtner; son, Mark Fichtner; brother, John Fichtner; and two sisters, Ruth Campbell and Helen Franks. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown. At Bill's request, cremation services have been performed and there will be no public services. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's honor to the West Virginia Botanical Gardens, PMB #121, 714 Venture Drive,Morgantown, WV 26508-7306 or to the Friends of Decker's Creek, P.O. Box 877, Dellslow, WV 26531 Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.