William George King

Auburn – William George King, 87, passed away Saturday May 31, 2025 at his home in Auburn.

He was born in DeKalb County on June 27, 1937 to Alex L and Erna A (Rathge) King.

Bill worked for 32 years at International Harvester retiring in 1998. He also worked as a custodian for over 40 years at Northern Indiana Fuel and Light in Auburn until their closing.

He married Patricia L Yeiser of August 11, 1956 in Indianapolis and she survives.

Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters, William George King II of Auburn, Brian Scott King of Auburn, Beth (Carl) Wyrick of Avilla and Misty (Nathan) Mekus of Defiance, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great, great, grandchildren; 2 sisters and a brother, Rebecca (Tom Stahl) Robinson of Corunna, Lynne Bireley of Angola and Randy (Pam) King of Auburn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Sherri King, sister, Shirley Douglas, 2 brothers, Robert King and Richard Lewis, niece Kris Douglas, nephew Joey Robinson and a great granddaughter.

No services are to be held at this time. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery. To send memorials in memory of Bill, the family asks they be given to his favorite charities, Riley Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. To send condolences to the family visit www.fellerandclark.com.

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