CHARDON – William J. Victor, age 66, of Chardon, died on June 18, 2020.
He was born in Cleveland, on Aug. 24, 1953, to Ewing and Thelma (nee Swaney) Victor, and was a lifelong Chardon area resident.
He graduated from Chardon High School in the Class of 1971 and married Evelyn Zeleznikar on Chardon Square on Aug. 22, 1992.
Bill had been employed with the former Wheel Truing, working in Japan, Mexico City and South Carolina, before helping to found the Chardon Tool Company.
When he was young, he enjoyed working with horses in 4-H and golfing.
Bill raised and showed champion miniature Pinscher dogs, and also had two champion chow chows.
He was a member of the Chardon VFW Post 6519 and of Acacia Lodge #94 Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina, in Columbia, S.C.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Cleav Peavy) Cigany, of Chagrin Falls; stepson, Christopher Cigany, of Cleveland; grandchildren, Marissa Becker, Markus and Kristoffer Cigany; sister, Michele Victor, of Chardon; niece, Wendy (Martin) Mondello, of Highland Heights; nephew, Eric (Kara) Victor, of Newbury Township; great-niece, Ella Beth Victor; and great-nephews, Andrew Mondello and Wyatt Victor.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Robert.
The family will receive friends at Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 116 South St., Chardon, on Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 1-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020, at the funeral home and streamed on its website.
Donations are suggested to the Geauga Hunger Task Force, 209 Center St., Chardon, OH 44024.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.