Collins

William Martin "Bill" Collins, 76, of Germany, formerly of Renfrew, died July 5 after a long illness and courageous fight.

Born April 25, 1930, he was the son of the late William Collins and the late Margaret Leora Martin Hanna.

He was raised in Renfrew and enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends.

Mr. Collins enlisted in the Army at the age of 17. During his military career, he served in Vietnam and retired from the Army after 26 years.

He then was employed with the University of Maryland University College-Europe in Germany and retired in 1992.

Surviving are his wife, Jackie of Germany; three daughters, Patty Mangum of St. Louis, Mo., Gena Collins of Midwest City, Okla., and Brigette Collins of Germany; a son David Collins of Germany; four grandchildren, Christopher William Mangum of St. Louis and Pascal Collins and Jason and Justin Muehleck, all of Germany; and a great-grandson, Carter Michael Mangum of St Louis.

He also is survived by a loving aunt, Clair Irene Doutt of Butler; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Collins.

<B>COLLINS </B>— A memorial service for William Martin "Bill" Collins, who died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Butler County Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 380 Evans City Road, Butler Township.