William Francis Kienzle

William Francis Kienzle, 75, of The Villages, FL, passed from this life Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Grace (Leney) Kienzle. Brother to the late Margaret Kay, Robert and Herbert Kienzle.

William was a skilled machinist. He worked for General Motors, Chevrolet Division for 34 years at their engine plant in Tonawanda, NY. He was a jack of all trades and was known as “Mr. Fix-it” in the neighborhood.

Sadly, his first wife, Diane Kienzle, passed in 1994. They are survived by their three sons; Jeffrey (Yolanta) of Sarasota, FL, Daniel (Robin) of Charleston, SC; Scott (Aime) of Tavares, FL; and grandsons, Ryan and Brady.

He married his second wife, Janet (Ross) Breen Kienzle in 1997, step-father to Susan, Richard, Bill and Kevin Breen. They moved to The Villages, FL in 1998.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24th, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care.