William B. Mann IV's Obituary
William B. Mann, IV of Marshall, VA passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Bill was born in Louisville, KY to William B. Mann, III and Olivia Catherine Hebel on July 11, 1934. He graduated from Manual High School and J.B. Speed Scientific School of Engineering-University of Louisville. He completed the ROTC program and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. He married Helene Paschke on September 10, 1955. He worked for the U.S. Geological Survey for 37 years. His work took him took all 50 states. He retired in 1994 and was honored with a stream monitoring station named after him in Catawba County, KY. In 1999 Bill and Helene built their retirement home in Marshall, VA with a beautiful view overlooking Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park.
Bill loved his church and volunteered in a variety of leadership roles including everything from usher to president of the congregation. He worked for many years as chairman of the Circuit 9 Mission Board. He was dedicated to the principles of stewardship and service and was honored for his years of leadership, not only in the church, but also in the Boy Scouts of America where he served as scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster.
Bill is survived by his wife, Helene, of 62 years; four children: Bill (Sally) of Ashburn, VA; Eric (Kammy) of Bristol, FL; Christa Sullivan of Brambleton, VA; and Maria (Dennis) Roberts of Lynchburg, VA. Bill was proud of his grandchildren: Ben (Shirlina), Andrew, and David (Anna) Mann; Jordan and Joshua Bennett; Michael Sullivan; Gretchen and Sena Roberts; and his great grandchildren: Peyton and Brayden Sullivan; Liam, Teddy and Winston Mann; and Jayden Bennett. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Ardis Mann and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Glenn and Marianne Doss, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Martha, his brother Jim and his son-in-law Mike Sullivan.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm, at Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church, 43115 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA 20148. The family will receive visitors at the church beginning at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church or the Circuit 9 Mission Endowment Fund. Interment will be at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY.
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