William J Waldruff

William J. Waldruff passed away on April 22, 2025.

Born September 20th, 1939, Bill was the son of the late Irene and Leo Waldruff of Potsdam, NY.  Bill graduated from high school in 1957 and SUNY Canton ATC in 1960 with an Associate's Degree in Business Management. He was a veteran, serving 8 ½ years of active duty and attaining the rank of Sergeant. While working at Kinney Drug Store in Potsdam, he saw Anne Fisher when she walked into the store and asked a friend to arrange a blind date.  That blind date led to marriage in 1960 and continued for another 64 years until Anne passed away on June 19, 2024.

In 1960, Bill was employed as an accountant by St. Regis Paper Company in Deferiet, New York. In 1968, he was offered a job at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York, where he could further his education at RIT, so Anne and Bill moved the family to Bergen, NY where they stayed for 57 years. In 1972 while working for Kodak, he earned his BS degree in Business Administration.

Bill was offered early retirement after 25 years with Kodak. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and served on the church relations and construction committees. Bill was also an AARP Income Tax Volunteer for 12 years and served on the Town of Bergen Zoning Board of Appeals for 16 years, part of that time as chairman. Bill served as the District Boy Scout Training Chairperson, Bill and Anne also received the District Award of Merit for their service. Bill and Anne were active in their churches for over 50 years and volunteered their time at many other non-profit organizations.  They loved the Lord and were thankful for their wonderful lives.

Bill is survived by sons James (Diana) Waldruff of Avon; Brian (Kathy) Waldruff of Byron; daughter Karen Yount of Palm Harbor, Florida; granddaughter Emily Waldruff of Avon; Sisters Mary (Tom Sikora) Waldruff of Malden, Massachusetts and Helen Waldruff of Andover, Massachusetts; along with several brothers and sisters in law, and nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to Bill's celebration of life at 11:00 am on May 15, 2025 at the Bergen United Methodist Church, 27 South Lake Avenue, Bergen NY 14416. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bergen Methodist Church: 27 South Lake Avenue, Bergen NY 14416 or the Alzheimer’s Association: 6400 Sheridan Dr #320, Buffalo, NY 14221.