William Aschenbrenner, Bill, to his friends, became an angel on Friday, October 16th, 2015. He is survived by his sister Renada Heilbrun of Denver Colorado, his wife, Miriam, (Betty)Aschenbrenner, of 68 years, their two daughters, Becky Ault and Vicki Chandler , and their spouses. He is also survived by his 6 adored grandchildren, Robert Wilkinson, Danielle Aman, Corey Chandler, Kamali Wilkinson, Justin Wilkinson and Casey Chandler and 12 great- grandchildren.
Bill, an Army Veteran, was born in Gering Nebraska and lived in several states, including Colorado, Idaho, Washington and finally settling in Oregon to raise his family. . Bill was many things. He was a woodworker who built a functional car and many campers and trailers. His yard was filled with bird houses and other creative things. He was a farmer at heart and grew an amazing garden every year. He was a loving father and husband, and he was a beloved grandfather.