William Hesler (Bcom)

William Hesler (BCom) CMA, passed away in November in Stoney Creek, ON. He was born in Welland, ON, and attended Welland High School before entering Queen’s. Bill was an avid sportsman who won his letter at Queen’s playing hockey and was also an Olympic-level swimmer. He was awarded a Military Cross during WWII for his exploits in chasing a tank with a pistol to save his men. Upon his return to Canada, he worked as an accountant, first at John Deere in Welland and, until his retirement, as the Treasurer of Ronark Developments in Hamilton. He served in the Canadian Army Reserves and as the Deputy Commanding Officer of the 57th Light Anti - Aircraft unit (Welland, Fort Erie, St. Catherines and Niagara Falls), retiring in 1956 with the rank of Major. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Robin and brother Richard (MD’47).