Bill Sturch, 83, passed away April 11, 2020 in McKinney, Texas. He was born in Yarnaby, OK, on Nov. 10, 1936 to Ernest Sturch and Ruby Tinsley Sturch.
Bill grew up in Yarnaby with his parents and brother, Ernie, and later pursued a degree at the University of Oklahoma, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science. He then chose to serve his country with a 20-year career in the Navy Reserves, where he ascended to the rank of Commander.
After marrying Helen Morris and having two boys, Greg and Terry Sturch, Bill devoted time to his sons and love of athletics by coaching youth football through the 1960s and ’70s in Irving, Texas. He concluded his professional career with a 20-year stint as the hardworking, well-respected Sheriff of Bryan County, Okla.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Helen Sturch; two sons, Greg Sturch and Terry Sturch; brother, Ernie Sturch; grandchildren, Lauren Sturch, Kyle Sturch, Bradley Sturch, and Kylee Sturch; and great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Flournoy, Max Sturch, and Toby Sturch.
Memorial details are pending.