Birth date: Oct 14, 1947 Death date: Dec 22, 2021
William J. Sowik, 74, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born on October 14, 1947 in Stuttgart, Germany. William was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He completed four and a half years of s Read Obituary
We met Bill and Jan back in 1997, when our son, Tom, fell in love with Melanie. We've been joined as families since Tom and Mel were wed in 2000. We have shared so many wonderful memories together, including the birth of our grandsons, Zach and Nate. Bill was a terrific grandpa and the boys would share stories of their time spent with him, gardening, playing army and just hanging out, but always having a great time, they adored him.
Over the years, many celebrations, ballgames, birthdays, holidays were shared. Bill was always a very sweet guy with the best hugs. He always expressed the love he had for his family and friends. Always offering a hand for support whether it was on the bleacher stands at ball games or opening a door, such a gentleman.
I know how very proud he was of his family, he loved them with all that he was. I know our son gained a wonderful friend and father-in-law when he married Mel. They always seemed to get each other and enjoy spending time together.
We will truly miss Bill, but know he will be watching over his family and friends. We're blessed to have know him and enjoyed his company for these past years.
Our deepest sympathy to the Sowik family and all who knew and loved him.
Our hearts are so heavy for you all. We new Bill most of our lives. He was the best friend to our brother-in-law Ray Gardner. We shared many happy times with Bill, especially bowling at Hornacks. He will be missed.
I'm so sorry for your loss . I knew Bill from the phone company and through the union , we were both chief stewards . He was a good guy . Ken Leaf
Mr Bill was more of a friend than a neighbor to me. He’s known me for all of my life and I only knew him since I was 6. He always made me laugh, we always joked about everything on our minds. Every summer I’d go over to his house and play and I’d have a ball! Me and Mr Bill had many stories and jokes we’d always share. I’d always listen to his Vietnam stories, they were so entertaining. Me and him always fixed my bike and lawn mower when me and my dad couldn’t! We had this joke about being monkeys so we always banged our chest like King Kong when I saw him in his driveway. He loved making me and his two grandsons Nate and Zach pink lemonade, it always gave us stomach aches but we didn’t care it tasted so good! One time when we were playing baseball Nate cracked me in the eye with a ball on accident, I guess I should of ducked! But Mr Bill carried me home and told me how much of a fool I was! I laughed so hard I was crying! Mr Bill or as I liked to call him “big bill” would always be in the front yard working and gardening, so I’d go over and talk and laugh with him and try to help but his stubborn hard working self would always tell me “no Cameron I don’t need any help this helps me clear my head and keeps me sane!” I guess that’s the Marine in that hard working son of a gun! But whenever I helped him he’d always tell me stories to keep myself occupied while helping! There’s so many more memories and laughs I will never forget. He was an idol of mine and I loved that man! He was such a great grandpa to his grandsons and friend to me! He was like a grandpa to me too, he sure treated me like one! I’ll never forget Mr Bill, I know he’s in a great place with god. that man went to mass EVERY Saturday and has a heart of gold! My family and I love him and I will never forget my great friend Mr Bill.
Cameron Nails
