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William R. Veit II
1941-2018
William R. Veit II, 76, of St. Clair Shores, MI died January 15, 2018 with his family by his side at St. John’s Hospital in Warren, MI.
He was born June 1, 1941 in Detroit, MI. William grew up in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, where he graduated from Grosse Pointe High. He also attended Ferris State College and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Bill worked in the trailer industry for most of his life. He was a successful VP at Fruehauf, Polar Tank, and Trailmobile Corp.
William was an avid boater, loved pizza and was active in helping others. Bill also enjoyed the experience of living in many areas including, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota and Michigan. He married twice in life: Brenda Beaudoin Veit and Susan Traynor Veit, who passed in 1999.
William is survived by his son, William R. Veit III, his brother James Veit, sister Wendy Veit Guidroz and their spouses. He was preceded by his parents, William R. Veit Sr. and Alma Kuhn Veit and siblings, Patricia Veit Black and Pamela Veit Sarver.
A private ceremony was held.
Donations can be made to Crossroads of Michigan.
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Martin J. LaFave
Sorry to hear about Bill. We last saw each other in 09 at Mike Duffy's memorial service. My condolences to Bill's family. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Marty LaFave.
Janine Amorello (Scensny)
We are all very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
Our condolences to the Viet family
RIP Bill Viet.
Richard A. Law
Sorry to read that the Class of 1960 has lost another fine individual. Bill Veit was one of the good guys. He was well liked by everyone. Unbeknownst to many, Bill was an amateur boxer during part of his high school years with Golden Gloves. Rest In Peace Bill.
Alan D. Lang
​BILL and I grew up about 100 yards apart across the street, SORRY to learn about his passing away, many years of being friends make this a SAD DAY---REST IN PEACE FRIEND---AL LANG
Sharon L. Prietz (Fischer)
Condolences to Bill's family. I have known him since Junior High at Parcells. Lots of fond memories.
Sharon Prietz-Fischer.
Roma L. Williams (Hess)
Bill was a great guy. We always reminisced about fun days at Parcells whenever we would run into each other at Kroger. He was a friend to everyone, one of the best. Condolences to his family and our class on loosing another wonderful classmate.