William "Bill" Kehrle

William H. Kehrle died on May 28th, 2022 in Sandpoint ID.

He was born in Paterson NJ to F. William and Elizabeth Kehrle. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Betty and Marion and is survived by his wife Nancee, daughters Karen & Diane, and sister Linda.

Bill was a devout Catholic and an active member as a lector at both Our Lady of Fatima, Highland Lakes NJ and Saint Joseph’s in Sandpoint.

He was a graduate of Paterson Eastside high school, class of 1947.

He served 4 years in the USAF during the Korean War attaining the the level of Staff Sergeant.

Upon his return from Korea he entered into the NJ State Police force for the next 27 years, as a station commander of the Hainesville barracks as well as a safety educator, retiring in 1980.

He enjoyed a second career as an executive chauffeur for a major corporation. He fully retired in 1993.

Bill was a passionate downhill skier. He and his wife Nancee moved from Highland Lakes NJ to Sandpoint ID in 1993 where he could enjoy the longer seasons on more challenging slopes.

He loved all sports and participated in many: softball, basketball, track and cross country-winning many medals on the high school track team. He played football and baseball for the USAF.

A Catholic service will be held for him on Saturday June 4th at 10 o’clock at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint ID.