Saratoga Springs, NY - William W. Lohrer beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home last Friday morning, Oct. 25.

Known as Bill to family, friends and colleagues, he had been married to Jean (Gengenbach) for 69 years. In addition to Jean, he is survived by his five children: Bill of Belchertown, MA; Jean (Johnson) of Vienna, VA.; Robert of Los Gatos, CA; Jack of Alexandria, VA; and Pat (Lefebvre) of Ballston Spa.

Bill attended New Utrecht High School and St. John's University where he earned a B.A. and a Master's Degree in history. He enjoyed many years playing high school and sandlot baseball at the Parade Grounds and Marine Park in Brooklyn.

Bill was a combat veteran of the Korean War. He served in the 3rd Division and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and became the personnel administrative specialist and acting Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment.

After military service Bill pursued a 40-year career in the field of education. This included teaching, serving as Dean of Students and as Assistant Principal. He most enjoyed teaching American history to junior high school students in Brooklyn. His teaching skills extended into the realm of sports where he guided young boys and his sons' Little League teams in developing skills and sportsmanship.

Bill Married Jean A. Gengenbach of Brooklyn New York on April 11, 1955. They lived in Franklin Square, Long Island for more than 30 years, raising their family there. In retirement, he relocated in 1992 to Saratoga Springs, New York. He became an avid golfer and delighted in playing in and around the Saratoga area. Jean and Bill spent many happy winters in Jupiter, Florida.

His grandchildren are Drake, Blaize, Jacqueline and Hollis Johnson; Olivia and Theo Lohrer; Maggie, Lizzie and Jack Jr. Lohrer; and Jesse and Riley Lefebvre.  His great-grandchild is Sebastian Johnson.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm on Friday November, 1, 2024 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY.

Burial with Military Honors will take place on November 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

Memorial contributions in Bill's name can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.