William E. Siltanen, 81, of Hanson passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 17, 2022. Born August 11, 1940 to Oscar and Ruth Siltanen of Quincy Massachusetts. “Bill” is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Jeannette (Ferguson) Siltanen of Holbrook.
Bill will also be missed by his daughter Barbara J. (Siltanen) Dodge and her husband Christopher E. Dodge of Buzzards Bay, MA, son David W. Siltanen of Lake Mary, FL, and son Dana E. Siltanen of Hanson, MA, grandson Justin H. Dodge and his wife Courtney (Biggins) Dodge of Middleboro, MA and their puppies, Mako and Marley, granddaughter Lacey (Dodge) Perry and her husband Travis D. Perry of Gardner, MA and their puppies, Kane and Sadie, grandchildren Joe, John, Jake, Jason, and Jessica Siltanen of West Bridgewater, MA.
Bill was a contractor and built their custom home with inground pool and a great yard in Hanson in 1970, where Bill and Jeannette raised their family.
He loved to play golf. He holds the course record of 62 for the original Ridder Country Club. He regularly participated in the Brockton Four Ball Tournament. He was on the Board of Directors and a member of Halifax Country Club. He was a Marshall at the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, MA in 1988.
He enjoyed watching his grandchildren at their sporting events, watching sports on TV and spending time with his family. Bill and Jeannette also enjoyed spending time at their condo at Cocoa Beach, FL.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the United Methodist Church, 503 South Ave, Whitman, MA 02382.
Memorial services will be held at the Whitman Methodist Church, 503 South Avenue Whitman, MA 02382 on March 5th starting at 12:30PM, including a Masonic Service at 1:15PM. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:30-12:30PM at the church.