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William Narvel Vanlandingham, age 80, of Sturgis, loving husband and wonderful father, passed away early Saturday morning, July 1, 2023 at the Sturgis Hospital Emergency.
He was born September 27, 1942 in Kendallville, Indiana son of the late Curtis William and Dorothy (Gose) Vanlandingham.
Bill resided in Sturgis most of his life where he was raised by his late aunt and uncle: Florence and Al Lung.
On October 14, 1966 he married the love of his life: Louella Blue at the Sturgis Missionary Church.
He retired from Northrup Grumman in Sturgis following over 35 years of dedicated employment.
Bill was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Neuman-Wenzel Post #73 American Legion, B.P.O.E. #1381 and Pine Island Moose Lodge #1954. He loved playing golf and cherished traveling throughout the world with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 56 years: Louella; daughter and her husband: Roxanne Vanlandingham and Stephane Roussel; sister: Sandra (Donald) Kresse; cousins: Robert (Phyllis) Lung, Debbie (Eugene) Yoder and Cindy (Dave) Weiderman; sister-in-law: Lorene Fisher and many very close nieces, nephews and the loving children of his cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: John Wayne Vanlandingham and Gary Lee Vanlandingham.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. At that time full military honors will be conferred by Captain John J. Kelley Post #1355 VFW Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mr. Vanlandingham’s memory, consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 S. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
