William Anders "Bill" Apgar, 66, of  Lancaster, PA, died Monday November 30 ^th , 2009 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bill was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1943 son of the late Carl Leon Apgar Jr and Elsie Apgar Odheimer before moving to Stamford, Connecticut, where he was raised. He was a 1965 graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He met and married his lifelong love from there, Margaret Dripps Apgar.  They celebrated their 43 ^rd wedding anniversary on May 5, 2009

In addition to his wife, Peggy, he is survived by his two sons: Carl Leon III  married to Margaret Griffith Apgar and Anders Paul married to Jacqueline Maher Apgar. Both currently reside in Damascus, Maryland;  Six grandchildren, Anne, Carl IV, Alexa, Regina, Kathleen, and Sean all knew him lovingly as "Tatu"; A seventh grandchild expected in May, 2010. His sister, Carla Willis, of Stamford Connecticut, is married to Paul Willis. He also had many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bill served his country proudly in the Army Reserves from 1965-1971. He held several positions in the trucking, automobile and plumbing supply industries. His most recent employment was in the Inside Sales Department locally for Hajoca Corporation for the past 4 years.  Bill's Community and volunteer service included:   Committeeman for 16 ^th District (Lancaster), Stadum Voice of Manheim Township Midget and High School football.  Bill was an active member at Highland Presbyterian Church

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Highland Presbyterian Church 500 E. Roseville Rd. Lancaster 17601 with Rev. Ted Mingle officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church on Friday only, December 4, 2009 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Highland Memorial Garden. Donations in his memory can be made to Highland Presbyterian Church designated for the Steeple Fund, 500 E. Roseville Rd., Lancaster PA 17601. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz 17543. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit snyderfuneralhome.com