William Lee "Bill" Money, age 81, of Geneva passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Portland on December 3, 1942 the son of William and L. Maxine (Sanders) Money and was raised by Ralph Whitesell.  He was married to Margaret Edgar who survives.  Bill was retired from Century Link and also had been a reserve on the Jay County Sheriff's Dept.  He was a 1960 Portland High School graduate.  Bill was one of the founding players on the Portland Rockets and he loved anything outdoors and every animal.

Surviving is his wife Margaret, one son Brad Money of Portland, two daughters Tracy Money of Portland and Jama Hutzler of Fort Wayne.  Nine grandchildren and Eighteen great grandchildren. Step son Craig Edgar (wife Branda), two step-daughters Denise Henry (husband Mike) and Shelly Gerber (husband Bryan), Eight step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren  He was preceded in death by a sister Penny Sanders.

Memorial services will be held Monday May 13th at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland.  Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society or Fellowship Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com.