William G. Gressel, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on June 29, 2016. He was born on November 1, 1936 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late, George and Dorothy Clymer Gressel. Mr. Gressel was a lifelong resident of South Florida and was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and time with his two cats. Mr. Gressel retired as a supervisor engineer from Southern Bell after many years of service. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Stuart and Dennis. Mr. Gressel is survived by his son, William “Dean” Gressel, Sr. (Wanda); daughter, Sherryl Lynn Barling (John); brother, Clinton J. Gressel (Patricia) and two grandsons. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the direction of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.