William (Bill) Ronald Gheen, 72, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
Bill was born in Springfield, IL on April 19, 1947. After high school he left to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. Bill served three tours in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star Medal. It was during his first tour he met and would later marry the love of his life in 1969, Hanh.
Bill served honorably and faithfully in the Army for twenty three years and retired in 1990. He loved to fish, go metal detecting, spend time with his family and friends, and was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8919.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth and Mary Gheen, and brother; Kenneth Gheen. He leaves behind his wife of fifty years Hanh Gheen, sister; Judy Stroisch, daughters; Linda Gheen, Billie Baber and Bonnie Gheen, grandchildren; Marissa Macias, Javier Macias, Jr., Joseph Calderon, Mina Baber and Hanha Baber; great grandchildren; Jayden Macias and Emma Macias.
Visitation will be held for Bill on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 P.M at Sunset Funeral Home - 4631 Hondo Pass. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.
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