William F. Mansfield, age 96, of Newbury Township, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2022. Born July 13, 1926, to Arah A. and Florence (nee: Leppelmeier) Mansfield in Chardon, Ohio. He was a lifelong Geauga County resident. He married Louise G. Lee on March 26, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, she preceded him in death on April 2, 1985.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a union carpenter until his retirement and beyond. He loved his work and was an expert finish carpenter. He was involved in many different organizations from being the Union Treasurer to church trustee. He is a member of the VFW and American Legion of Newbury.
He is survived by his children, Lee (Karen) Mansfield of Kailua, Hawaii, Virginia “Ginny” Mansfield of Akron, OH and Wayne (Marcia) Mansfield of Newbury, OH; grandchildren, William (Jamie) Mansfield and Gary (Tina) Mansfield; Great Grandchildren, Georgiana and Huxley Mansfield and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Mayfield Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, OH 44026. A private interment will be held at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the Mayfield Methodist Church.
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.
Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.