William H. McOwen, formerly of Anderson TWP. and Goshen, OH. Born on November 6, 1927 in Cincinnati, OH. Died peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the age of 87. Loving father of Billy (Monica) McOwen Jr., Mary (Tom) Holt, Nancy McOwen, Tim McOwen, Amy (Jesse) Holland, Molly (Ron Kuenle) McOwen and Nicole (Lee) Thompson. Proud grandfather of Lauren McOwen, Megan McOwen, Evan McOwen, Caitlyn Thompson, Emma Holland, Ryan McOwen, Olivia Holland, Hayden Thompson, Delaney Thompson, Isaiah Holland and Garrett Thompson. Dear brother of John McOwen, Tom McOwen and the late Ben Holden, John Holden and Bob McOwen. Caring ex-husband of Talia (Moore) McOwen and the late Jeanette (Ulrich) McOwen. Cherished son of the late William C. McOwen and Valentine (Huybrecht) Holden. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Bill was in the class of 1939 at Seven Hills Lotspeich School. He was a graduate of the Augusta Military Academy in Virginia where he was a champion swimmer. He then attended Kenyon College and The Ohio State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 1950. He was a United States Army veteran in WWII. Bill was a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. He remained active in knothole and softball as a player, coach and umpire throughout his life until his 80's. He also competed in Badminton in his later years, earning several medals in the Senior Olympics. Services will be on Monday, December 8, 7 PM at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, where friends will be received from 5 PM until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati, PO Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45243 Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 6655 Edenton Pleasant Plain Rd Pleasant Plain, Ohio United States 45162