Floyd ‘Bill’ Raymond Medsker
EDGEWOOD, KY
Floyd “Bill” Raymond Medsker, 89, of Union, KY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY. He was a former long time resident of Greenwood.
Bill was born June 16, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Floyd Wayne and Hazel Helen (Reddick) Medsker. Following high school, Bill proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Marines during the Korean War.
After he returned from serving his country, Bill became a truck driver and drove trucks the rest of his career up until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Post 355, the Teamsters Union Local 135, and a Charter Member of the Moose Lodge 2079 in Greenwood, IN.
Bill also enjoyed fishing and bird watching, and he was a fan of the Indianapolis Colts.
Spending time with his family was his true passion. He openly adored his children, his grandchildren: Brandyn Back, Veejay, Marq, and Leeya Luong, Gary R. and Mike Clark, Jennifer Collins, Ariel Hershberger, Nicole Hesselman, Becca and Jimmy Dykes. They were the light of his life. Even some of the neighborhood kids called him grandpa because of his huge heart.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Willa Medsker (nee: Rutherford), his beloved children: Vicki (Gary L.) Clark, David (Cathy) Medsker, and Linda (Vu) Luong; his eleven cherished grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; twenty-three great great grandchildren; and his dear siblings, Betty Dillard, Robert (Eunice) Medsker, Ruthie Fairfield, Charlotte (Doug) Folkening, Randy Medsker, Ronnie (Debbie) Medsker, and Margie (Mark Herndon) Medsker.
Bill was preceded in death by his son, Mark Medsker; grandson, Luke Luong; sisters: Dorothy Kingrey , Lois Smith; and his brother, Jimmy Medsker.
Bill’s wishes were to be cremated and graveside services will be held June 18, 2022, 2p.m., at Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Services &Crematory, Greenwood Chapel.
