William Carl Grund, a lifelong resident of Cochecton Center, NY passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 10, 1940 in Callicoon, NY to the late Robert J. Grund and Elsie D. Mohn Grund. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Nancy McKenzie, at home; two children son John and his wife Stacy of Beach Lake, PA and their children Louie Brahm, Alli Simpson, Jack Grund and Katie Grund; daughter Karen and her husband Carlos and their children Annalyse, Matt, Daniela and Arianna; three brothers Robert Jr. And his wife Marie of Sevierville, TN; Alvin and his late wife Sandra of Ferndale, NY and Edwin and his wife Diane of Cochecton Center; one Aunt Mitzi Queen and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends.

Bill was employed for 27 years as a clerk at Narrowsburg Lumber Company. He was a life member of Beaver Brook Rod and Gun Club, a life member of the National Rifle Association, Vice President and Trustee of Cochecton Center Community Center, and served for 30 years on the Town of Cochecton Planning Board. He also was a fan of two baseball teams—“The New York Yankees and whichever team that was beating the Mets.”

A family statement said, “He was the best husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend that anyone could ever ask for.”

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 90 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. As per his wishes, Bill will be laid to rest on his beloved home property, where he first hunted grouse as a teenager. The Rev. Donald Beck, who married the couple in 1968, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Henry A. Umnik and Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 326, Lake Huntington, NY 12752 or The Cochecton Center Community Center, C/O George Walters; 300 Tyler Rd. Narrowsburg, NY 12764.