Bill was born and raised in the Fishtown area. He attended Adair, PennTreaty and Kensington High.
He is the beloved son of William R. ( Betty ) and Ann Wallington Gerretz. Devoted father of Thomas E. Gerretz ( Amanda ), Joseph M. Gerretz ( Andrea ), Brian R. Gerretz, Annette C. Gerretz and William R. Gerretz III. Grand pop of Madalyn, Samuel, Julian and Amelia. Brother of Maryann Bonner ( George ), Michael Bunk, Jennifer Maguire, Michael Gerretz ( Amber ) , John Gerretz and the late Margaret Bunk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services will be announced at a later date.
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