From the Tampa, Florida Tribune (8/28/2007):

WHALE, William "Bill" T. Jr., 77, completed his earthly life August 25, 2007, and has entered a new
life with our Lord Jesus Christ in God' s kingdom. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Anne; three
children, William and wife, Lisa, Cynthia and husband, Dennis Paulhus, and Starling and husband,
Chris Morris; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Grace Meneely; and a nephew, Bill Meneely, and wife,
Barbara, of Berthoud, Colo. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and moved to Tampa in 1950. He served in
the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star. He worked for the CSX Railroad for 39 years. He was a
member of the American Institute of Plant Engineers, a counselor for the Core of Retired Executives
and active at Apostles Lutheran Church. Bill was a man of great faith, integrity and generosity. The
family will receive guests 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at Apostles Lutheran Church, 200 N.
Kingsway Road, Brandon, Fla. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at the church. A private
service of burial will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Our family gives special
thanks to Dr. Mark Weston and Dr. Bengt Herweg for their excellent care that gave us more time with
Bill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lifelink Legacy Fund, 409 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa,
FL 33606 or www.lifelinkfound.org/-legacy.cfm#, 1-800-262-5775, ext. 1376.