William M. “Bill” Wagstaff, 63, of Emmaus, died peacefully at home Dec. 7, 2019. He was the husband of Debra A. Wagstaff for 44 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Barbara A. (Striney) Wagstaff, of Longwood, Fla. and the late John T. Wagstaff.

He was a member of Chestnut Hill Church, UCC and served as vice president of the church council.

He was an avid skier, hunter, soccer player, motorcyclist and whitewater kayaker and served as past president of Lehigh Valley Whitewater Club.

He coached Western Lehigh mens and girls soccer teams as well as girls travel softball teams for ages 12-16 at the tournament level.

He was a licensed pilot and a member of the flying community.

He was a self-employed auto mechanic for Wm. Wagstaff Auto Repairs in Allentown for 38 years.

He is survived by his mother; wife; daughters, Patricia L., of Flourtown and Cheryl L., of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.; brothers, Michael J. and his wife, Bonnie, of Allentown and John T. and his wife, Kim, of Allentown; sisters, Joan M. and her husband, Thomas Farmer, of Longwood, Fla, Ann L., of Uxbridge, Mass. and Catharine A., of Bethlehem; granddaughter Devyn and many nieces and nephews.

Contributions may be made in his memory to Chestnut Hill Church, UCC or to the Salvation Army.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at Chestnut Hill Church, UCC, 6870 Chestnut Hill Church Road, Coopersburg, 18036 with a calling time 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. As per his wishes, please wear a bright color in celebration of his life.

Arrangements were made by the Herron Funeral Homes.