William "Bill" L. West

William L. “Bill” West, age 81 of Granger, passed away July 16, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.  Bill was born July 10, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Edwin F. and Olive F. (Jones) West. He was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering at Purdue University. On September 4, 1965, he married Judy Reinking in Fort Wayne.

Bill is survived by his best friend and wife of over 58 years, Judy West of Granger and their sons Gary West and Robert “Bob” West, along with 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Surviving as well are his siblings Tom (Joan) West and Ralph (Glenda) West and his sister-in-law Linda Schneider.

Visitation will be held from 10am-12 pm Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Wells and Cruz Family Funeral Home in Mishawaka, with a celebration of Bill’s life to follow at noon.

Bill was employed as an Industrial Engineer by International Harvester in Fort Wayne and later at AM General in Mishawaka until his retirement at the age of 62.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers sports teams. He also loved music and attended the Purdue Music Organization's concerts every Christmas season with his family and friends.

Most of all, Bill loved the Lord and served faithfully, attending Granger Community Church for many years.  He will be remembered for his kind, fun-loving, generous and caring nature towards others.

In his memory, donations may be given to the Purdue Music Organization.  Donations may be mailed in Memory of Bill West to the Purdue Foundation, Dauch Alumni Center, 403 West Wood St. West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, attention Donor Services, or directly to the organization at http://www.purdue.edu/pmo/giving/index.php .  To light a virtual candle, share a story of Bill’s life, or leave a message of comfort for his family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.