William Gault Obituary

William David "Bill" Gault

William "Bill" David Gault, 86, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born September 14, 1939, in Findlay, to the late Cloyde and Ruth (Jones) Gault. He met the love of his life, Maridell (Hite), on a blind date May 9, 1959, at a Youth for Christ event, and they were married December 23, 1959. She preceded him in death January 3, 2024, after 64 wonderful years of marriage. Bill is survived by his children, James (Beth) Gault, Deborah Gault, Elisabeth Gault, and David (Teresa) Gault; grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Ming, Nina, Christopher, and Hunter; great-grandchildren, Joan, Willie, Carmen, Mason, Leland, Autumn, Vanessa, and Lily; and sisters, Beverley Cooper, and Barbara (Larry) Bishop; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was a servant of the Lord. He was a faithful member of Upper Room Church of God and, prior to that, was a longtime member of East Foulke Avenue Church of God and StoneBridge Church. Bill and Maridell were vital to the early days of CHOPIN Hall, helping those in need. They were members of Pioneer Auto Club for 57 years, as well as Crosley Automotive Club for 47 years. They enjoyed traveling and camping, making it to 49 states, missing only Oregon.

Bill was known to be quiet and calm, with a wink and a twinkle in his eyes, and never met a stranger. He enjoyed going to car shows, participating in parades, and talking about his old cars. He loved his family and friends dearly. He also leaves behind his four cats, Blackie, Sadie, Midnight, and Boudreau.

Visitation for Bill will be from 3-7 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2026, at Hanneman Funeral Home, 201 Osborn Ave, Findlay, Ohio, 45840. Additional visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until time of his funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Upper Room Church of God, 520 W. Bigelow Ave., Findlay. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Mt. Blanchard.

Memorial contribu-tions in Bill's memory may be shared with CHOPIN Hall, 1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 125, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with his family at hanneman funeralhome.com.