William J. Zech Sr. 33, of Wakeman passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 23, 2014. He was born March 5, 1981 in Lorain. Bill enjoyed spending time with his friends, music, and 4-H Club. He attended LCJVS for Diesel Mechanics. Survivors include two sons; William Jr. and Zachary Zech of Avon Lake, his father; Timothy W. Zech of Wakeman, his mother; Susan Zech (nee: Ference) of West Virginia, paternal grandparents; Conrad and Wilma Zech of Henrietta Twp., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by an uncle; Laurence Zech in 1997. A Candlelight Vigil will be held at 7:00 PM Saturday December 27, 2014 at The Mill Hollow Amphitheatre in Vermilion. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses can be made at CommStar Credit Union under William Zech Sr., or to the 4-H Endowment Fund 42110 Russia Rd. Elyria, OH 44035. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Lorain County Cremation Services of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 7:00 PM Saturday December 27, 2014 The Mill Hollow Amphitheatre Vermilion, Ohio