William "Bill" Mencke

William "Bill" Mencke, 65, of Saugerties, NY, passed away on June 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 21, 1959, in Paterson, NJ, Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda;  son, Billy and his significant other Tracy Lambert; son, Scott and his wife Melanie; and son, David. He is also survived by his two cherished grandsons Kyle and Landon, who lovingly called him “Pop Pop.”

Bill dedicated many of his later years serving as a school bus driver for the Cairo-Durham, Catskill, and Saugerties School Districts. His generous spirit extended beyond his community — he was a bone marrow donor and took great pride in helping children across the country.

Family was at the heart of everything Bill did, and his love for them was unwavering. He was also a man of deep spiritual conviction, often speaking about God and his personal relationship with him. His faith was a constant source of strength throughout his life.

Bill had a deep love for travel and especially treasured spending summers in Florida with his wife Linda. Bill’s legacy is one of love, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to family. He leaves behind a lifetime of lessons, laughter, and love that will continue to live on through all who knew him.

His Funeral Service will be held 12:30 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home in Saugerties, NY. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12 Noon.

In honor of Bill’s compassionate heart, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to support the fight against childhood cancer.

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