William Richard Umeck, Jr.

UMECK- Mr. William “Bill” Umeck of Dunwoody died Saturday, March 6, 2010. Bill grew up in Niles, Ohio, but the high point of his youth was the yearly family trips to Stoney Lake, Ontario, where he developed his lifetime passion for fishing and boating. He earned his undergraduate degree from Kent State University and moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he became a claims adjustor. Bill was a “weekend warrior” for 14 years, serving in the Ohio Nation Guard, where he attained the rank of Captain and was Assistant Intelligence Officer for the Command and Control unit. In 1984 he and his family transferred to Atlanta where he joined Universal Underwriters Group, now Zurich America. Although he served as a claims examiner based in Atlanta, he mentored colleagues all over the nation. Bill loved spending time with his daughter Alaina—from cheering her on in figure skating competitions to their weekly lunch dates. They also spent many hours building things in his workshop. In addition to fishing, Bill loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and waited expectantly each year for football season to begin so that he and Judy could cheer on the team with their friends on game days; they never missed a trip to watch OSU beat Michigan. He also spent many blissful days on the “hooch” fishing with his friends. In recent years, Bill and Judy purchased a second home in Clearwater Beach, FL, where they enjoyed dancing, fishing, and socializing at the Clearwater Yacht Club. Bill was a gourmet cook, and little pleased him more than planning dinners and get-togethers with friends and neighbors. He loved people. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Barbara and William, Sr. Survivors include his wife Judy of 38 years and daughter Alaina; brothers Terry and Ken; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, 12050 Crabapple Rd., Roswell, GA 30075. Calling hours are Tuesday from 5-8 PM. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 10. Contributions may be made in Bill’s name to the Atlanta Chapter of the Ohio State Buckeyes Annual Scholarship Fund. For additional information, contact Northside Chapel at www.northsidechapel.com, 770/645-1414.

William Richard Umeck, Jr.

November 18, 1947 - March 6, 2010