I came across Bill’s passing only a week ago. I was close friend of Bill’s while he was working at HP. I have some very fond memories of Bill and can share them with you if this email makes it’s way to you. I had been thinking of him for over a year and was shocked to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill was one of the most sincere and honest people I have ever met.

Jim Steiner

Bill, not only was my brother, but a friend who I could count on in the best of times and during tough times. He will continue to live thru us all!

And Jon. Thank you so much for your thoughtful tribute to Bill. He touched so many people in so many ways. He was indeed a visionary. But most of all, he cared–and you always knew it.

The reality has still not fully hit me of his passing. Your words bring back a flood of sweet memories. Again, thanks so much.

- Jim

Bill was the sort of man, no not a sort of man, Bill was *the* man, that you were delighted to serve with, and proud to serve under. A man of leadership, a man of vision, and a real down to earth problem solver. Of all the men I have known, Bill was the man about whom never an unkind word was spoken, and whereever I am, even in the highest levels of industrial America, everyone knows Bill, as an industry visionary, and as a friend.

If people can pardon the cliche, Bill Woishnis was the guy who showed me that it is possible. Bill pulled himself up by his own bootstraps, and taught others to do the same. Bill was destined be my last employer, as he taught me to rise to fill a need, to lead and not follow, and I am privileged to have had the chance to follow him.

It is very true what you say, he’s a man who remains your friend for life. When my first independent venture failed, it was to Bill I went first, without hesitation, and he was more than willing to help. I’m sad that he won’t be around, as I try to pull myself up, and as I go through this world. He was always a colleague and a friend, and an asset to this Earth, and shall remain so. He will be missed by all that knew him.

To everyone at Knovel, Matt, Sacha, those who are there today, and those who have moved on but not forgotten, and to everyone in Gilbertsville, and most of all to Jeri and Aidan, I don’t know what to say. May he stay with us, gone but never forgotten.

Rest in peace my friend.