Obituary of William John Heuring

Jasper, NY | William John Heuring Sr., 68, career Navy Submariner, of Drake Hill Road, Jasper, went on Eternal Patrol on Friday evening, April 24, 2015 at his home. Bill was born on May 6, 1946 in Passaic, NJ, the son of William J. and Charlotte (Butler) Heuring. Following high school he enlisted in the US Navy in 1964. On September 19, 1967, Bill and the former Doris E. Ras were married. Doris passed away very tragically on November 26, 2006. Bill served in the Navy as a submariner, serving as a machinist's mate on the USS Benjamin Franklin and also the USS Tecumseh. He was a Vietnam veteran who was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal in 1973 for actions taken on his own initiative that saved his sub from certain extensive damage. Bill was granted a service related disability in 1978 for illness related to exposure of radiation on the early nuclear powered submarines. Bill and Doris moved to their farm in Jasper in 1977. Bill opened his power equipment business, The Woodcutter's Shop, in 1980. He ran it from home before relocating to Arkport where he operated it until 1989. Bill also established HBAC Group, a specialized business where he restored old cash registers. His children have carried on that business with the skills taught by their father. He was a self-taught master cabinet maker. Bill attended Alfred State College where he earned a degree in Surveying Tech. He was a member of New York State Steam Engine Assoc. and New York State Rabbit Breeder Assoc. He raised French Lop rabbits. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, activities that he took part in to feed his family as well as for recreation. Bill remarried on June 24, 2007, marrying Janet Pearce on the family farm in Jasper. Surviving are his wife, Janet Heuring of Jasper, his daughter and son in law, Barbara and Scott Hyman of Jasper, his son, William J. Heuring Jr. of Jasper and his grandchildren, Tyler, Elizabeth and Zachary Hyman. Friends may call on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 3 to 5 PM at the H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY. A memorial service will follow at 5 PM with Rev. Todd Mitchell officiating. Memorials in Bill's name may be made to Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870. �� Service: Saturday, May 2, 2015 5:00 PM�� H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY�� Visitation: Saturday, May 2, 2015 3 to 5 PM�� H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY��