September 5 1923 April 28 2020
William’s Obituary William (Bill) Ralph Guiou, 96, of Speedway passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by three of his children on April 28, 2020. Bill was a man of few words, but when he spoke he inevitably belied vast intelligence or sublime wit. Born in Grand Island, NE in 1923, and a graduate of the University of Nebraska in 1948, Bill was a veteran of the Army Air Core in World War II. He flew a P-51 Mustang as a bomber escort in the European theater earning the Certificate of Valor in recognition of courageous service in aerial combat for his 51 successful missions over enemy territory. Bill and Maxine were founding members of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Speedway in 1958. Bill was a skilled craftsman and mechanic who could fix anything. He worked as a mechanical design engineer for Allison Gas Turbine for over 40 years, designing and testing aircraft engines and helicopter gearboxes. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Helen Maxine Guiou, and his eldest Daughter, Barbara Louise McGehee. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Stutzman (Naperville, IL), son Bill Guiou, Jr. (Speedway, IN), and son Jim Guiou (Plano, TX), 8 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. The services will be private. Online condolences may be shared at www.conklefuneralhome.com. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William R Guiou Sr September 5 1923 April 28 2020.
Conkle Funeral Home, Avon Chapel – Avon
Death notice for the town of: Avon, state: Indiana