William 'Bill' Riley

Born in Detroit, Bill was the son of Clell and Nina (Castor) Riley. He married the love of his life, Jean Perrin, in 1954. Bill worked as an Engineer for Ford Motor Company for over 42 year, retiring in 1994. An avid Cyclist, Bill was known for riding his bike to work for many years, regardless of the weather. Bill leaves to cherish his memory, Jean, his wife of the past 63 years; children: William (Laura) Riley, Patrick (Cheri) Riley and Chris (Tracey) Riley; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; as well as a brother Jack (Marian) Riley. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Patricia Riley. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honor of Bill are asked to consider The Salvation Army. Click on the multimedia tab to view Bill's video tribute.