William John Crosby

William “Bill” John Crosby, 84, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Bill was born in London, Ontario on January 18, 1942 to William James Crosby and Lucy Mary Crosby (Tout). He graduated from Andrews University with a double major in Mathematics and Chemistry and a double minor in History and French, all while putting himself through school working as a mover and in the college bookbindery. On May 24, 1964, he married Sharon Delores Bolton and they had three sons. He and Sharon were members of Toledo First Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Bill and Sharon moved to Toledo in 1964 so that he could accept a position with Owens Illinois. During his time there, Bill worked in sales and development in ink, dyes, polycarbonate plastics, coatings, and lead glass. He developed many specialty products for both high end optics retailers and the U.S. military. Bill was promoted to Lab Manager, then Ink Plant Manager, then to Manager “Glass Resins” developing markets and customers for a new silicone invention while traveling the world. Bill said it was the best job he ever had.

Bill proudly became a U.S. citizen in 1997.

Bill collected worldwide submarine insignia, was a major contributor for four books, and was considered one of the foremost experts on the subject in the world.

He is survived by his sons, Matt (Amy) and Brian (Gina); daughter in law, Rindy; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his parents; his brother, Dr. Michael A. Crosby; his son, William Jeffrey Crosby; and his and Sharon’s long time friend and companion, Donna K. Carnegie.

Cremation has taken place and family and friends are invited to celebrate Bill’s life from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary (located within the Castillo Funeral Home) 1757 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, OH 43613. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio.

Online condolences may be left at www.fothdorfmeyer.com

The family would like to thank Susan Strup and Foth Dorfmeyer Mortuary/Castillo Funeral Home for assisting with the arrangements.