William B. Patzwahl
November 21, 2017
On November 21, 2017 William B. Patzwahl Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at his winter residence in Naples, Florida. Born in Claverack, NY in 1936 he attended school there and graduated from Hudson High School. After a distinguished 36-year career at IBM where he worked his way up into Manufacturing Management. Bill retired to focus on the Columbia Tent Rentals business, which he established. He was also well known for his musical talents as the leader of the Patzwahl Trio which played local weddings and events for some four decades. An avid sportsman and hunter he enjoyed the rural beauty of Columbia County as a lifetime resident. Bill will be deeply missed by his family, as he leaves behind his wife of 58 years Sondra D. Patzwahl (Cukerstein), two sons David (wife Barbara) and Jeffrey, grandchildren Sarah Grace, Austin William, and Jessica Mary Patzwahl. He was predeceased his two brothers, Donald and Carroll Patzwahl, and his parents, William Sr and Kate Patzwahl Funeral services will be Saturday November 25, 2017 at 1:00pm from the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. An hour of visitation will precede the funeral from 12-1. Interment will be in Claverack Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery.
On November 21, 2017 William B. Patzwahl Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at his winter residence in Naples, Florida. Born in Claverack, NY in 1936 he attended school there and graduated from Hudson High School. After a distinguished... View Obituary & Service Information