Bill David Buchanan

Bill David Buchanan, 72, of Vermilion, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 10, 1951 in Kay Jay, KY and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 44 years moving from Amherst.

Bill worked for Ford Motor Company, Lorain as a relief man for 30 years, retiring in 1999..

He was a member of the UAW #425 and enjoyed making fishing lures and fishing.  He especially enjoyed steelhead fishing in the Vermilion River.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jane (nee Clark) Buchanan of Vermilion; son, Shannon Noah Buchanan of Henrietta Twp.; daughter, Trina Louise (Keith) Powers of Vermilion; grandchildren, Aaron, Kyle, and Savana; brothers, Fred (Norma) Buchanan of Lorain, Joe Buchanan of Lorain and Paul Buchanan of Jeromesville, OH; sisters, Kathy Buchanan of Sandusky, Jewel (Gary) Jones of Lorain and Grace (Randy) Dodge of Vermilion

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bill and Fannie (nee Miller) Buchanan; son, Bill Buchanan Jr., and brothers, James, Roger, and Daniel.

Private services will be held.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the donors choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.