William James Ekleberry, age 88, of Belding, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on April 15, 1934, the son of Noble and Irene (Grummish) Ekleberry. William is preceded in death by his wife, Kay (Fagerlin) Ekleberry, whom he married in California the year 1960; parents, Noble and Irene Ekleberry; siblings, Colleen Weisner, Ned Ekleberry, Bob Ekleberry; brothers-in-law, Don Weisner and Paul Blaser; sisters-in-law, Marge Ekleberry, and Mary Ekleberry. He is survived by his son, Ed (Mary Laurent) Ekleberry; sister, Marge Blaser; and several nieces and nephews. No services will be held.