William Damschroder
November 20 1962 - February 14 2026
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday February 27th 2026 3-7 pm
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral
Saturday February 28th 2026 at 2:00 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church
1581 Cambridge Blvd.
Columbus
, OH 43212
There will be a Celebration of Life at Knotty Pine following the Service.
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Obituary
William Damschroder age 63, of Grandview Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 14, 2026 after a short but courageous battle with Glioblastoma. He was born in Fremont, Ohio on November 20, 1962 and was the youngest of 5 children. Bill graduated from Gibsonburg High in 1981 and from Ohio University in 1985. He was a lifelong proud Bobcat. He earned his Law Degree from Ohio State University and had a wonderful legal career including many impactful years with the State of Ohio.
In 1988 he married the love of his life, Tishia (Friel), and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, an abundance of friendships, and two wonderful sons, Gregory and Thomas. His family has grown to add a loving daughter-in-law, Allysa and a beautiful granddaughter, Amelia. Bill was a golf enthusiast and loved to coach his boys in baseball. He and Tishia took the family all over the country visiting spring training and baseball stadiums. Above all, Bill was a devoted family man and a truly loyal friend to so many. He loved his community of friends and was always eager to plan, entertain, and make people happy in any way possible.
He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth; sister, Julie (Steve) Hubbard; brothers, John, Mark (Jeanette), and Mike (Paula); and Kathy Damschroder along with many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased in death by his father, Ervin Damschroder. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Friel; and brother-in-law and wife, Scott and Cheryl. He is predeceased by his father-in-law, Hugh Friel.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the listed organizations in Bill's name. There are links below.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for William Damschroder
From : Elizabeth and Mike Bockbrader
To : Tish and boys
Date: February 18th 2026
Tish,
We wish we had the right words to say to you right now, but know that we are sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and the boys. What an amazing legacy Billy has left. He will live on in our hearts and memories. Elizabeth & Mike
From : Joe Bechtel
To : Tish
Date: February 18th 2026
Love you, will miss Billy D, he was a true gentleman, friend, father and partner. Peace be with you and the boys. Love Joe and Heidi.
From : Dave Gerbich
To : Bill Damschroder Family
Date: February 19th 2026
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I have many great memories of growing up with the Damscroders. Condolences from the entire Gerbich family.
From : Tino and Lisa Ramos
To : Tish Tom and Greg
Date: February 19th 2026
What a wonderful life Bill led thanks to a very loving family. I had the privilege of knowing Bill for over 50 years and saw his hopes and dreams come true. No one was better than his loving wife and children who he talked about and shared so often. Love you Bill. You gave us all joy and you made our lives better having you in it.
From : Jason and Kristi Jump
To : Tish
Date: February 19th 2026
We will forever remember the wonderful times that we had with Bill and your family. We were so lucky to share the OU experience with Tommy and Rhodes. We love your family and know in our hearts that Bill is in a peaceful place.
From : bob miller
To : billy D
Date: February 19th 2026
Many memories of bill. great joy tommy’s senior year when all his friends went out for time. we plan for the future but we live today. bill was a true friend to many. He offered sincere condolences for the loss of my son. Big League Baseball. grandview Baseball. friendship with mr ready. mr treasure. There’s a place for bill in heaven. till we meat again. peace.
From : Natalie Schleider
To : Family of Bill Damschroder
Date: February 20th 2026
So deeply sorry for your huge loss. May his precious memories help you navigate life without him 🙏
From : George Hope and Riley Wolfington
To : Tish Greg Tommy and family
Date: February 20th 2026
We just can't quite express how sorry we are and how much our hearts hurt for you. We have such great "baseball" memories and more with all of you that we will never forget. Bill was a such a great guy and I'm sure you are realizing how many lives he touched. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts, prayers and love to you all.
From : Robert Lisa and Sarah Meier
To : Trish Damschroder
Date: February 20th 2026
We are so sorry for you and your family's loss.
From : Mustafa and Ellen Shraim
To : Tish and family
Date: February 20th 2026
Tish- we are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing and our thoughts are with you. Peace to you, and yours, at this most difficult time.
From : Dave Koehler and Cindi Englefield
To : John and family
Date: February 20th 2026
Our deepest sympathy. We are holding you close in our hearts.
From : Sheila Batt
To : Tish and Family
Date: February 20th 2026
Tish: I was so saddened to hear of your loss; my heart aches for you all. I hope beautiful memories bring you comfort and solace. God bless, Sheila
From : Bill Egbert
To : The Damschroder Family
Date: February 20th 2026
Sending my deepest sympathies to all of Bill's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Michael Guastella
To : Family
Date: February 20th 2026
Absolutely gutted to hear this news. Bill and I worked together at Ohio EPA for about 3 years and he was always one of my favorite people to work with. I am so, so sorry to hear this and will be praying for you all.
From : Bob and Becky Gruner Beyer
To : The entire Damschroder family
Date: February 20th 2026
Deepest sympathies at the passing of Bill. He always had the biggest smile on his face. We are so very sorry that this horrible tumor takes too many people way too young. Cherish your memories - they can’t be taken from you. Sending prayers.
From : Fil Line
To : John Damschroder
Date: February 22nd 2026
I'm shocked to see that we have lost Bill> Always upbeat, happy to see you, and always a Bobcat. I'm sorry I will not be able to attend on the 27th, but hope all will shower prayers and only good wishes for the entire Damschroder family.
From : Jane Damschroder
To : Beth and John and Julie
Date: February 22nd 2026
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your son and brother. May your family find comfort in memories and peace during this difficult time.
From : Dayton Golf Group
To : Entire Damschroder Family
Date: February 22nd 2026
There are no words that can be said that have not already been said "hundreds of times." However, I will give it a try.
Bill left us way too early. It is up to us now to keep his memories alive. At gatherings we must talk about him. Remember his famous sayings or catch phrases. We must revisit his proud moments and his embarrassing ones too. Doing this will keep him alive in our hearts and minds.
From : Nate Garn
To : Damschroder family
Date: February 22nd 2026
My deepest condolences to Bills family. Growing up living across the street from Bill in Gibsonburg was like having an older brother. Mark, Mike and Bill all took turns driving me to school beginning in 7th grade.
We had some fun conversations over the years.
Bill was always smiling, always confident and always had a plan. I admired that.
I have fond memories of Bill and Tino coaching me in Little League and of Bill and I in an elevator talking to the manager of the San Francisco Giants after a Reds game. I was very sad to lose my old friend and I'm sorry for the great loss this is to his family. But the memories make me smile.
From : Thomas Doyon
To : Tish and the entire family
Date: February 23rd 2026
I am at a loss for words. I enjoyed getting to know Bill our first year at OSU’s law school, and rooming with him the last two years at that great apartment near campus. He was a wonderful guy, and he will be missed. May all of you find peace in the wonderful memories of a life well-lived. Tom
From : Marc Matlock
To : Family and Friends of Diamond Bill
Date: February 23rd 2026
I am deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing, as we shared an apartment together in law school. A kind and gentle soul whose beaming smile and jocularity would nearly always brighten anyone's day. The world will miss you, brother.
From : Frank J Reed Jr
To : To the family of Bill Damschroder
Date: February 23rd 2026
To Tishia, Greg, Thomas and the family of Bill Damschroder. I first met Bill in 1993. We were both young lawyers working for Governor George Voinovich and Lt. Governor Mike DeWine. Bill and I remained friends for many years. Bill hired me as special counsel in 2013 to represent the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. We met for dinner in Grandview Heights. I was so shocked and saddened to hear about his sudden passing today. My deepest sympathies to the family. Frank J. Reed, Jr.
From : Susie Salt Fallon
To : Tish
Date: February 23rd 2026
Tish, old friend, I was so sorry to read about this. I so clearly remember you talking about Bill when we first met and then meeting him for the first time. Sending hugs to all of you.
From : Chuck Amicon
To : Tish Greg Tom
Date: February 23rd 2026
Thinking of you now at this time. Bill was always a great help to me, and so dedicated to to Grandview Baseball. I was blessed to know him, and all of you, Prayers to all of the family
From : Dennis McCoy
To : Family
Date: February 24th 2026
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time.
Bills oldest cousin Denny
From : Frank Cellura
To : Bills family
Date: February 24th 2026
So sorry to the Damschroder family. I shared office State legal work with Bill for a few years. He was an upstanding guy, very intelligent, kind and uplifting personality. He was a real class act and deserves legacy of great family with whom I shared office State grief. You are in my prayers.
From : Jerry and Rosemary Widmer
To : Entire Damschroder Family
Date: February 25th 2026
Our deepest sorrow to hear of Bill's illness and passing. Will continue prayers for all of you during this time. He had a contagious smile and lived life to the fullest. Loved his family and will also be missed by his classmates. GHS 1981
From : Kristin Rosan
To : Damschroder family
Date: February 25th 2026
A fellow Voinovich Alum, Billy D gave me my first opportunity as an attorney when he was at Real Estate—a gesture I have never forgotten. I, too, am a Bobcat, and I especially treasured reconnecting with him yearly at the Business School tent during Homecoming and at OU football games. I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of his sudden passing. I will miss him dearly—his generous hugs, quick wit, and that unmistakably broad smile that lit up every room he entered.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Damschroder family, and I wish you peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead.
From : Bill and Sabine Sally
To : Tishia and family
Date: February 25th 2026
Tish, we are sending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We may not have shared a lot of time together but the time we did share was special. It was also enough time to learn how special Bill was as a husband, father and friend. We are thankful and enriched for the time we did share with you and Bill. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and hoping you find comfort in the love and support around you from your family and circle of friends.
From : Bob and Carolyn Manz
To : Tish and Aunt Beth and Family
Date: February 26th 2026
We were so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. There are no good words, but we hope you find comfort in knowing there are many thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time.
From : Blair Carmosino
To : Tish and Family
Date: February 26th 2026
I’m very sorry for your loss. Even though it’s been several years since the college days and I have not kept in close touch, I have always carried great memories for you Bill.
Please know that you and your familiar in in my thoughts during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy
From : Peter Cooper
To : Tish
Date: February 26th 2026
Sending my condolences to Tish and family. Bill was a wonderful neighbor, always there with a friendly smile or witty remark, which is how he will live on in our memories of him.
From : Randy and Ruth Koenig
To : Tish and family
Date: February 27th 2026
Tish- Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of Bill. I have fond memories of the times I met Bill and felt he was a very kind hearted man.
We'll keep you and your family in our prayers.
From : Patrick Donadio
To : Bill Damschroder Family
Date: February 27th 2026
So sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Keeping his wife and family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
He was such a great guy. We met at Ohio University. Bill always had a smile on his face and was genuinely kind and friendly.
We even bumped into each other years later when I was speaking at an ODNR event at Hocking Hills. It was wonderful to reconnect. May he rest in peace.
From : Jim and Nancy Wells Lipstraw
To : The Damschroder family
Date: February 28th 2026
The GHS Class of 1981 lost a wonderful classmate. Sending our deepest sympathies to Trish and his sons, daughter-in-law and grandchild, as well as Bill’s mother and siblings. I truly appreciated that Bill arranged for a planter on behalf of the class when my dad passed; that’s the kind of guy he was. May happy memories bring you peace and comfort.
From : Tim Cotter and family
To : Tish and family
Date: March 1st 2026
Tish: I just learned of Bill's passing yesterday, 2/28, and was truly heartbroken to hear of your and your family's incredible loss. I hope you know that so many of us are keeping you and yours close to our hearts and in our prayers during this very challenging time. With our deepest sympathies - Tim, Deb, Andy and Brigid Cotter
From : Kathy Tomasello
To : Tish Damschroder
Date: March 3rd 2026
Tish-my heart goes out to you and your boys. Cherish those memories. My deepest condolences, Kathy T.
From : Toni Williams
To : Tish and Family
Date: March 3rd 2026
There are no appropriate words at a time like this. I remember how fondly you spoke about the many travel adventures you and Bill had together. We would constantly talk about our need to have the next trip planned during our time together at PNC. Sending many prayers and lots of love to you all. So sorry for your loss.
From : Dee Dee Perkins
To : Tish and family
Date: March 4th 2026
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. I am praying that God wraps you in His comfort and peace during this heartbreaking time.
Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Jim and Julie Nash
To : Tish and Family
Date: March 7th 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this incredibly difficult time.