C. Wm. (Bill) Lilienthal

C. Wm. (Bill) Lilienthal, age 90 of South Prince George, Virginia formerly of Cambridge, Ohio passed away January 14, 2018 at his daughter's home in Virginia. He was born on December 20, 1927 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Henry B. and Mary E. (Lingenfelter) Lilienthal. He was preceded in death by a infant son C. Wm. Lilienthal Jr. in 1952 and a infant daughter Deborah Bess Lilienthal in 1953. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945, and then enlisted in the United States Navy in November of 1945 and was stationed in Norfolk, VA., and served as a fireman first class aboard the USS Towhee (mine sweeper) and was honorable discharged in October of 1947. He was awarded the American Area Victory World War II medal. He then worked with his brother as co-owner of the family business Lilienthal & Sons and Southeastern Printing Company. He was member of the 9th Street United Methodist Church for 75 years, where he sang in the choir and was served on various committees. He joined the masonic Guernsey Lodge #632 F&AM in 1957, and served as Worshipful Master in 1965, and also Tyler and on the Fellowcraft team for many years. Member and past High Priest of Cambridge Chapter #53, Royal Arch Masons, Past Illustrious master of Guernsey Council #74, Royal and Select Masons and past eminent Commander of Cambridge Commandery #47, Knights Templar, in 2014 received the Knights Templar Meritorious Service award, received the Knight York Cross of Honor in 1978, and member of Aladdin Shrine in Columbus since 1964. In 1958 joined the Valley of Cambridge Scottish Rite and took part in all degrees and served on the stage crew. He received a Scottish Rite Meritorious Service award in 1996. On September 21, 2004 he received the 33rd degree, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, the highlight of his masonic career. He was also a member of the Lions Club and and received a certificate as an esteemed member of the foundation honor roll in 1997, and inducted into the Lions club hall of fame in 1999. Member of the Elks Club, Rotary Club, Civil Air Patrol, Army National Guard of Ohio, American Legion Post 84 where he served as past commander, and along with his wife Joan they spent more than 50 years placing flags on every veterans graves to commemorate Memorial Day. He was a Honorary member of the daughters of union veterans of the Civil War and he represented this group by carrying the American Flag for more than 50 years in the Memorial Day parade, a role he took over after his grandfather William Lilienthal was no longer able. He was past director of the retail merchants division of the chamber of commerce, served as secretary for meals on wheels, past member of the fraternal order of police and LT. on the police auxiliary. He loved Cambridge and due to his health and his wife Joan's health they moved closer to their daughter. Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years Joan (Tribbie) Lilienthal of Virginia a daughter Lisa (Jim) Sheaks of South Prince George, VA., grandchildren Lori (Cory) Morewitz of Newport News, VA., and Erin (Ben) Cawley of Greensboro, NC., great grandchildren Corinne, Logan and Colin Morewitz, and Lincoln and Gavin Cawley, a brother Bob Lilienthal of Cambridge, and nephews and nieces Rick (Marianne) Lilienthal, Rob (Debbie) Lilienthal, Mary Pat Lilienthal, Judy Lilienthal, and Cathy Lilienthal. Calling hours will be from 3:00 to 7:00 on Monday January 22, 2018 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home with Masonic Services to held at 7:00 PM, funeral services will be held at 12:00 on Tuesday January 23, 2018 at 9th Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Karen Rawlins officiating. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery with military graveside services to be conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council. Memorial contributions can be made to the 9th Street United Methodist Church 129 North 9th Street Cambridge, Ohio 43725 or to Intrepid Hospice 2430 Southland Dr. Suite B Chester, VA. 23831. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

C. Wm. (Bill) Lilienthal

December 20, 1927 - January 14, 2018