William E. Kriston

William Kriston, 62, passed away on July 9, 2013 after battling Polycythemia, a rare blood disease. Bill was born March 14, 1951 to Clyde and Grace (Lloyd) Bruggers in Westlake, Ohio. Bill was a 1969 graduate of Perrysburg High School. He went on to serve his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, Bill earned a BA in Political Science from BGSU, a private pilots license and flight instructor certification.Bill was passionate about photography and traveled extensively, most recently to Antarctica, thereby setting foot on all 7 continents.Bill is survived by his sister Marie (Andy) Pach, his brothers Clark (Katherine) Bruggers and John (Helen) Bruggers, nephews and nieces Clyde Bruggers, Nicholas Bruggers, Emily Pach and Katie Pach.