William “Bill” Kasper Hanlin, 85, of St Paris, OH passed away on June 24, 2025, in Soin Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 29, 1940, in Petersburg, WV to Dallas and Mildred (Funkhouser) Hanlin, and was raised by his grandparents, Carl and Ida Funkhouser who he called “Mom and Pop”.
Bill was a 1958 graduate of Parsons High School in West Virginia. He began his career working second shift at International, where he met the love of his life, Sharon (Kauffman) Hanlin. The two shared 52 years of marriage, building a life together. Bill spent over 19 years as a painter at Navistar before following his entrepreneurial spirit to open Billy Kaspers Body Shop in 1982 and later opened Kasper’s Klosets. He enjoyed hunting but his greatest joy came from his faith and time spent with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, children: Duane Burnside, William “Billy” (Robin) Hanlin, Jr., Tracey Hanlin; stepsons Todd Algren, Trent (Denise) Algren; sister Cheri Butler; sister-in-law, Kim Hanlin; grandchildren: Danielle (Ashley) Burnside, Blake (Cassie) Hanlin, Catherine (Josh) Kiefer, Wiatt (Anna) Hanlin, Dalton (Claire) Hanlin, Jimmy (Rachael) Powell, Cameron Rohr, Hannah Algren and Caitlin Algren and many great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brothers: Mike Hanlin, Butch Dressler and Spike Dressler and brother-in-law, Ken Butler.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Champaign County Cancer Association.
Arrangements are entrusted to ATKINS, SHIVELY, & VERNON Funeral Home, St Paris, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
