January 15, 1939- July 5, 2025
William Truman III of West Brandywine, formerly Boyertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, surrounded by his family at skilled nursing, Freedom Village at Brandywine. He was the husband of Annette, to whom he was married 58 years. Born in Brookville, PA, Bill was the son of the late William Truman Jr, and Mary Truman. He was predeceased by his younger brother, David. Bill graduated from Clarion University in 1960, followed by the University of New Hampshire with a Masters in Chemistry in 1972. He was a passionate teacher of chemistry for the Upper Perkiomen school district for 38 years, as well as a dedicated basketball and track coach. He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. He was a committed member of the Optimist Club of Boyertown, Boyertown Masonic Lodge #741, and Scottish Rite Valley of Reading. Bill loved the Philadelphia sports teams, reading, road trips, golfing, and spending time with his loving family. Bill will be remembered by his loving wife Annette; daughter Lianne Truman of Glenside; son, Christopher Truman and his wife Tracie of Wilmington; granddaughter Vanessa Truman; brother Thomas E Truman and his wife Debi of Clearfield; nieces Kellie Swales and her husband Rob, and Kara Hamilton and her husband Bobby. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 10, at the Morrell Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown, PA 19512. Family and friends will be received from 9:30 am to 11am with a service to follow. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s honor to the Alzheimers Association at https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate
I will miss our phone calls and chats about growing up together and our family and Brookville
Love to Annette and children——Mimi
Annette, Lianne and Chris:
I am truly sorry to learn of your great loss. I pray you find peace at this time.
Vaughn Starr
Lianne,
Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
You earned your wings and have now graduated to your Heavenly Home! Thank you for service Bill. See you at the top! Fellow teacher at Upper Perkiomen High School (1972-2006).
Our family sends sincere condolences for your sad loss. Blessings and love to all.
Very sad to hear of Bill’s passing. I was a bridesmaid at his wedding to Annette so have know him 58 years. He was a great host whenever we went to visit in Boyertown and Florida. Our deepest sympathy to Annette, Chris , Lianne and family.
Mr. Truman was my high school chemistry teacher in 1977. I loved the way he taught. In fact, when I went to nursing school, I came home and pulled my old notes from his class to get me through! I later took care of him, in the hospital, where I was a nurse. A kind and dedicated man- strength to his family and the blessings of wonderful memories.
My husband Keith and I ate dinner with Annette and Bill several times after they moved to Freedom Village and really enjoyed his company. He was a true gentleman and I can see why his chemistry students loved him.
Mr Truman was a great Chemistry teacher and role model at Zupper Perkiomen High School. He will be respectfully remembered.
My condolences to the Truman family for your loss. Mr. Truman was a great teacher and brought chemistry to life for me. He is high on my list of mentors from my youth, and I will always remember him as someone who helped lead me on my career path. I’m forever indebted to him.
Tim Fox
UPHS Class of 1983
Dear Annette and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies to you and yours.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Farewell my dear friend. You will live on as a part of me. I will always cherish our times together coaching and teaching! May God always be kind to you and your loving family and my the joy of your life help ease the suffering of those close to you!
I was fortunate to have Mr. Truman as my 9th grade basketball coach, which I believe was his final season coaching. He showed confidence in my abilities, and he usually sent me into games as one of the first players off the bench and gave me a lot of playing time. It might not seem like much, but his belief in my potential has a positive impact on me. Sending condolences to the family during this time.
May Bill be at peace. Hopefully we will meet him again when our Heavenly Father calls us. I, too, live at Freedom Village and did not know Bill well but enjoyed being with him and Annette. One could tell Bill was a super person and I wish I had known him better. He is in a better place than we and suffers no more. My sincere sympathy to his Annette and family.
I am grateful for Mr Truman and I all learned from him about Chemistry and hard work. He gave me the confidence to go to college to study chemistry and I was so well prepared with his high school course. I really appreciated that he would come to our high school class reunions – it was so nice to catch up with him. My prayers are with all who admired and loved him.
Annette, Lianne and Chris
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband/father. I had the privilege of working with him through Optimist. May God grant you peace and strength during these days