William J. Alexy, age 96, of Hinckley, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 13, 2026. Born on February 9, 1930, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, William lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, and an enduring love for his family. He spent his career working for the Ford Motor Company, where his strong work ethic left a lasting impact until his well-earned retirement.

A man of deep and lifelong faith, William was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Brunswick. Throughout his life, he also shared his time and devotion with Bethany Lutheran Church in Parma, Bethel Lutheran Church in Middleburg Heights, and as a leader with Boy Scout Troop 35 in Middleburg Heights.

William’s greatest legacy is the family he built. He is survived by his beloved wife of 75 years, Helen M. (nѐe Gartman) Alexy; his children, Linda A. Kurz (husband Dr. Kenneth K. Kurz), William A. Alexy, Donald A. Alexy (wife Susan L. nѐe Schiller); his cherished grandchildren, Kenneth J. Kurz, Jr. (wife Laura L. nѐe Kirk), Katherine A. Vollman (husband Dr. David E. Vollman), Christina Actis (husband Jason Actis, Lt. Col (USMC retired), Matthew A. Kurz (wife Kathy nѐe Blesi), Michelle D. Lin (husband Terry Lin), Angela M. Santos (husband Major Roberto Santos), Elizabeth S. Alexy, Allison J. Pruden, Mary K. Alexy and 10 great grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by his family, his church community, former colleagues, and all who knew him. Special thanks to the compassionate care of the Hospice of the Western Reserve, in Medina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in his memory to St. Mark Lutheran Church, or the Hospice of the Western Reserve, Medina.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 PM at Waite Funeral Home, 3300 Center Rd, Brunswick, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1330 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick, Ohio. Following the church service, a brief committal ceremony will take place at Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2447 Center Road, Hinckley, Ohio 44233. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family on William’s tribute page at www.WaiteFuneralHome.com.