William R. "Bill" Theobold

William R. "Bill" Theobold, 63 of Still Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 12, 2019. Born in Hazleton on September 16, 1956 the son of the late William R., and Dorothy (Guresh) Theobold.  He was also predeceased by his beloved brother, Richard "Rik" Theobold. Bill is survived by his cherished wife of forty-one years, Victoria J. (Lindenmuth) Theobold; and his loving family:  daughter, Becky Badger of Seattle and her children MaKayla, Dameon, Carly; son, Daniel E. Theobold and wife Jocelyn of Center Valley and their daughter Brigid; niece, Jacci wife of Jonathan Clause, Hometown and their children Jocelyn and Jakob; sister, Lynne S. Rohde wife of Ron of Tuscarora, and their son CJ.  A 1975 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Bill earned his Diesel Mechanic Certification, and recently retired from Kovatch Mobile Equipment of Nesquehoning after a career of forty years.  During Bill's time at Kovatch, he worked in a number of supervisory positions and was well known and loved in the industry. Bill also served honorably in the Army National Guard. Bill was a master craftsman, there was truly nothing he couldn’t make or fix. He was always finding new projects, and was able to turn one person’s trash to treasure. He and Vicki meticulously remodeled a number of homes until settling into their present project in Still Creek. Bill was always willing to lend his talents to family and friends, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his son, often working side by side on various projects over the years. Bill was a devoted father and grandfather, and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed watching NHRA Drag Racing and attending races at Maple Grove with his family.  Bill, had many projects yet to tackle.  He will be greatly missed by all, and his family is eternally grateful for the time and laughter they’ve had the privilege to share with him. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550. Friends are encouraged and welcomed to call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M on Tuesday December 17, 2019, with a celebration of Bill's life at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10 o'clock A.M.. Memorials in his name to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital  262 Danny Thomas Place  Memphis, TN 38105 [email protected] online registry and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com