It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Emil Laiss on September 15, 2025, at the age of 92.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lil, son James (Shauna), daughter Debbie (Dan) four grandchildren Matthew, Benjamin, James (Elishia), Tamera (Shaun), five great-grandchildren Aedan, Chloe, Addy, Tristan and Colin, as well as his sister, Mary.
He is predeceased by his parents, Erdman and Anna Laiss, sisters Erna and Dolly, brothers Otto, Bert and Albert.
As we celebrate Bill’s life, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Dusang and the dedicated staff at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital.
We also want to express our heartfelt thanks and love to everyone who came to the hospital to see Bill and support our family, as well as the numerous phone calls of support.
At Bill’s request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bill’s memory to St. John’s Lutheran Church (Ardrossan), or the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation.