William Alfred Ohnesorgen

Benson, AZ.

William Alfred Ohnesorgen passed away August 7, 2020 at the age of 50, surrounded by family at home in Benson, AZ. after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

William was born January 12, 1970 in Phoenix, AZ. To William Bernal and Cecilia Ohnesorgen.

He was raised in Phoenix/Tempe AZ., (1 of 6 children) and graduated from Corona del Sol High School.  He joined the Army upon graduation and served on the front lines in an armored tank unit in the first gulf war. After leaving the army he moved to Benson, AZ. To help his parents build a rammed earth home.  When his mother developed Alzheimer’s he stayed and cared for her until her death.  He continued to help care for our father even after receiving his own cancer diagnosis.  He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. His kindness, courage compassion and thoughtfulness, that he was know for, remained thru his last days.

He loved music, history and golf and the many stray dogs who “found” their way to him.

He was a beloved son, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Cecilia Ohnesorgen and Grandparents.

He is survived by siblings Ingrid (Sean) Warrick, Maggie (Yoel) Ohnesorgen, Jennifer (Ray) LeClair, twin brother James (Laura) Ohnesorgen, Sarah (Scott) Musgrave and nephews Hunter, Scotty, Chris and James Jr.

Service will be held jointly (with his father William Bernal) on Saturday, September 11, 2021 @9:00 Rosary @9:30 funeral mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Benson, AZ.

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