Bill was a graduate of Clinton Central High School, class of 2010, and received an associate degree in agriculture from Ivy Tech. He served in the United States Army in Iraq and Afghanistan before being medically discharged. He worked for the railroad. Bill enjoyed playing Pokémon, fishing, working on trains, and spending time with his family. He had a quick wit and loved making others laugh. He will be remembered for many things, including his self-proclaimed comedic timing. Bill's final gift was being an organ donor and helping to save eight individuals' lives.

Along with his parents, Bill is survived by his children, Kuler, Levi, and Hadley; a special nephew, Zane Schmaltz; brothers Tommy and Blaine Schmaltz; grandparents, Judy Hawes, Gary and Sherryl Hall; aunts and uncles, Stacie and Sean Butler, Billy and Jennifer Hawes, Heather and Joe Grissom; and his Great Dane, Rory, who he loved greatly.