Obituary: William August Kosche III, 78, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (Contributed): William August Kosche III (“Bill”), 78, of Wallingford, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a valiant battle with cancer, kidney, and liver disease.

He was born May 10, 1943, in Union County, SC, to William & Hazel (Wilkins) Kosche. They preceded him in death.

He married Marilyn (Schneider) Kosche on July 11, 1968. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2020.

He is survived by his one son, William Joseph (wife Sabrina) of Wallingford, CT, Grandson William August and Granddaughter Autumn Leda, Brother Eric Kosche (wife Deborah) of Shalimar, FL, Brother-in-Law Carl Schneider (wife Jan) of Poinciana, FL, and 3 Nieces.

Bill completed his Associate Degree in Chemical Engineering from Thames Valley Technical College in Norwich, CT. He had proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, Machinist Mate, and was qualified in submarine service (Nuclear Power and Auxiliary Engineering Systems) from 1963 to 1973. He then enlisted in the United States Army Reserves and served from 1963 until retirement as a Sergeant Major in 2003. He was employed at Olin Chemical as a Technical Service Representative from 1973-1981. He was employed at Northeast Nuclear Energy as an Engineering Analyst from 1981-2000. From 2000-2001 he was employed by Special Testing Laboratories as a Welding Inspector and finally worked at Belcan Engineering/Pratt & Whitney from 2001-2004 when he retired.

Bill had been an avid advocate and volunteered a lot of his time for the AMVETS, Antique Veterans, and other veterans groups within the community. He enjoyed politics, Amateur Radio, RC airplanes/boats, motorcycles, and spending time tinkering in his home shop when he was able to.

There are no events or services planned as Bill had requested.