William Dale Coombs, P.E., of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on July 11, 2026.
He was born on April 15, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio. Bill graduated from Kaiser High School in Dayton and earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University. His career included positions at Helmig Lienesch & Associates, Varo Engineers Limited, East Ohio Machinery, Mid-Ohio Mechanical, Brooks Contracting, General Motors, and other companies. He was also an adjunct instructor at Ohio State University and received the Outstanding Civil Engineering Alumni Award in 2014.
Bill was involved in many professional and community organizations, enjoyed flying as a pilot, and was a passionate Ohio State sports fan. He was survived by his wife, Barbara, and daughter Julia among others. Memorial contributions may be made to The Ohio State University or Trinity United Methodist Church.
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