Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Preceded in death by his father William, mother Agnes, father-in-law Richard, mother-in-law Ruth, and niece Erica.
Beloved husband of Mary B. Vorhies (nee Quinlisk); dear father of Laura (Mike) Steinmetz and William (Michelle) Vorhies; loving grandpa of Andrew and Cameron Steinmetz and William, Bennett and June Vorhies; respected brother of Paula, Lee, Michael (Mare), Susan (Randy), Mark (Terri), Max, Theresa (Robert) and Barb (Bud); adored brother-in-law Rick (Kerri), Patti (Bill), Liz (Rick), Colleen (Geoff); cherished uncle and godfather of Scott, Kellen, John (Megan), Colin; admired uncle of Tina, Kevin (Laura), Ken, Joanie, Joe (Angela), Megan, Alex, Erin, Alyssa (Danny) David (Wendy), Adam, Taylor, Kristen (Danny), Ashley, Elizabeth (Scott), Jay (Lish), Eric, Danny, Richard (Adriana), Peter (Sarah), Joe, Paul, Erin (Roger);great uncle, cousin and friend.
Bill or Van, as he was known by his siblings, spent his life in the service of others.
Since the early 80s he was a dedicated member of the South Side Optimist Club, an organization near and dear to his heart. He served as President, Vice President and Treasurer and spearheaded the annual trivia night, the charity food drive, Kozy nut and chocolate sales and the oratorical contest.
Since the mid-80s he has helped to run the finance room for St. Joan of Arc Homecoming coordinating countless volunteers to help the weekend run smoothly and helping to insure the correct money came in and went out. He was truly interwoven into the fabric of the SJA community through the years, coaching CYC teams, reffing, and helping to coordinate boys CYC volleyball in the city. He also was an usher and Eucharistic Minister. He helped run the finance side of the flea market. Most recently he joined the Holy Name Society. He found great peace in participating in the Kings House retreat every year and always made sure those who wished to be included could get there.
For many years Bill also served the Affton Hockey community through the rink board and the board of governors. In his time he watched a son and two grandsons and countless others play for the club he loved. Affton celebrated 50 years in the community this year and it’s safe to say Bill had a hand in forging the entity that Affton has become.
It’s hard to summarize a life, but through the lives Bill has touched and those he loved and will continue to love him his legacy will live on.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, on Tuesday, December 27, 4-8 p.m. and at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Wednesday, 9 a.m. until Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Side Optimist Club, 10020 Canterbury Farms Ct, 63128.
I will miss you my Blues, Cards and trivia friend.
Thanks for sharing God’s Light with us.
Deepest sympathy love hugs and prayers to all of you
Brian and I were so sad to hear the news of Bill’s passing. Please know we are thinking and praying for all of you. What a great guy!
Bill was a wonderful man and I fondly remember the times I spent in his company when we were both raising our kids at St Joan of Arc.
He was such a good man who is irreplaceable to so many organizations and St Joan of Aec. His legacy is about true Christian love to all.
Paula, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your brother. I know you will always hold him in your heart. Losing a sibling is so very hard. Prayers to all of you.
So sorry Paula. Lost my “Bill” too. You and your family are in my prayers.
Peace.
Colleen Martin ❤️
Thank you for always encouraging me to do a King’s House retreat.
Though I’ve been committed to Jesuit White House retreats over the years, I’m glad I finally did a Kings House retreat with you last year. Rest in God’s Peace.
Bruce
Mary, I just happened to see this obit. on Bill.My condolences to you and family. Bill was always so kind to me in working for him. May he rest in Peace. ,Doris
Mary and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Bill will truly be missed by all who were blessed to know him. May God bring you comfort during your time of grief. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Tom and Diane Gewinner
Van , you were the best cousin ever , you are loved and surely will be missed ! Tell everyone hi and give them a hug from me till we meet again .
Love always
Patti
Bill was a true philanthropist in giving of his time to those in need and his service to St. Joan of Arc Parish. Bill encouraged me to attend Kings House retreat 5 years ago and I attended all five. Bill will be missed by all.
Mary,
Linda and I send prayers for you and your family. Bill treated everyone with respect. He made tremendous contributions to the Affton Athletic Association as hockey board member and later on the Board of Governors.
Mary,
Diane and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God be with you and bless you.
Thinking and praying for you,
Diane & Larry Busch
The amount of hours (and headaches) Mr. Vorhies endured managing our travel hockey teams down at Affton over the years will never be forgotten and will always be appreciated. I was very sorry to hear the news of his passing. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of those close to Mr. Vorhies, especially his family.
Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. My heart is breaking for you.
Prayers are being sent.
We are very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family..