ODELL WILLIAM H

WO1 William H O'Dell was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/11/2017 at the age of 69.5
Monroeville, OH
Flight Classes 68-511 and 68-17
Date of Birth 03/28/1948
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 57 AHC in 68-69
This information was provided by Darrell Anthony

More detail on this person: Obit: William H. O'Dell - (28 Mar 1948 - 11 Sep 2017) - Bellevue William H. O'Dell, 69, of Bellevue, passed away from a service connected illness early Monday morning, September 11, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital, Wade Park Campus, Cleveland, Ohio. Born on March 28, 1948, in Norwalk, OH the son of Robert and Betty (Miller) O'Dell. He had served in the United States Army as a UH-1 helicopter pilot and was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the Gladiators of the 2nd Platoon, 57th Assault Helicopter Company at FOB 2, Kontum, Vietnam from September 1968 - September 1969. He is survived by his wife Nannette (Nanny) Villarreal of Bellevue, son, John (Melita) O'Dell of Clovis, NM; daughter, Kelly (Jennifer Kearney) O'Dell of Sandusky; three brothers, Robert O'Dell of New London, Scott O'Dell of Norwalk and Paul Breitigan of Norwalk; nieces, nephews and other relatives; and his friend Dale Warren, fellow Gladiator. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Cheryl (O'Dell) Breitigan. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to 57th AHC Reunion, P.O. Box 7151, Chandler, AZ 85246-7151 or to one's favorite charity. A private memorial service will be held. Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue is in care of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.foosfuneral.com Published on line 14 Sep 2017 by Foos and Foos Funeral Service,

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