William John "Bill" Kochel

William John "Bill" Kochel, 54, of Cochranville passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at his home. He was the son of Norman B. Kochel and Elizabeth F. Battistilli.

He was a 1977 graduate of Octorara High School and became a Paramedic after two years of college.

He was a Past Fire Chief of Parkesburg Fire Company (1996-1999) and Life Member of Pomeroy-Parkesburg-Atglen Fire Companies.

"Bill" served in many positions of the Companies as Operation and Administrative mostly at the Parkesburg Fire Company.

Bill was known to many in the fire service and in the Emergency Medical Services. Bill was not soft spoken and told it like it was without blinking an eye. Bill was known by many and has helped many people along his Career and personnel life with many things. One thing he will be remembered by was his commitment to serving multiple communities and his ability to not be out spoken. He was always dedicated to the EMS Service within Chester County and always glad to see services improving and working towards the future. He was a supporter of the KVFD Consolidation.

He is survived by his son, William Samuel Kochel of Lititz.

The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11 AM at the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 Main St, Parkesburg, PA 19365. Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 AM. Burial of the urn will follow at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wilde Funeral Home to help defray the cost of the funeral.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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