William " Bill " Arthur Wiley

William " Bill " A. Wiley, age 77 of Grafton passed away in his home on Thursday June 19,2025 following a long illness. 

Memberships —Schools:

Amvets post 32. Over 30 yrs

Grafton VFW 3341

Oberlin American legion 102  -39 yrs as of 2022. Disbanded 2022

Christian police officers association

Ohio police fire pensioners 

Graduate Midview high 1965

Military police school Ft Gordon

Lorain  county police academy 1969

New york Institute of photography 1981

Locksmithing institute 

41 total  years in criminal justice. retired as Sgt Oberlin police.  (27 years)

6 yrs with Grafton police as investigator. First only doing investigations only

5 years deputy Bailiff Oberlin

1 year corrections

6 yrs safety security officer EMH

Photographer - business owner

Salesperson stag shop and Dillard’s

3 bravery awards. Lorain co officer of the yr. 1982  Oberlin Officer of yr 3 x

Life saving awards 

Community service awards 

Ohio state house representatives commendation

Ohio Senate commendation

Training officer- photographer  -supervisor- union leader FOP

Served US ARMY during Vietnam war 1966-1968. Military police officer

Owner Lyman photo  and studio 1979-1982 -49 East College Oberlin

Preceded in death by:

Father -Arthur B Wiley

Mother - Ruby Wiley-Dulley-Meeks

Sister. - Donna Wiley Bergenstein 

Nephew Kenneth Bergenstein

Son. William Eric Wiley

Survivors: 

Son Bashshar (Bash) Wiley. Grafton

Granddaughter. Hannah Wiley.  N Carolina

Cat. Pork chop

Niece Kathy Bergenstein 

Aunt Emma Lee Smith

Kevin and Kelly Bergenstein great niece and nephew.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday June 24, 2025 at 1 PM in Nesbett Cemetery, Grafton Township. Please meet at the cemetery.

The family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are being handled by the Duke Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Grafton.

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