William Vincent GrosJacques, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Bill was born September 21, 1933 to Peter Vincent and Madeline (Fennimore) GrosJacques. He was the oldest of three sons.

He graduated from Mt. Angel Prep School at the age of 17. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Korean War. Shortly after returning to the states Bill married Charlotte Kintz on August 11, 1956. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage together.  Bill lived nearly all his life on the 17-acre GrosJacques homestead on the west side of Abbey Hill.  He was a volunteer firefighter for Mt. Angel for 13 years. Bill worked for the Benedictine Sisters Convent for 17 years as maintenance coordinator.  In 1979 he started working at the Oregon State Correctional Institute where he was in charge of the heating and locks, until retirement.

Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, and clam digging. On many of these adventures he took his grandchildren along of which they have many fond memories of Grandpa. Bill took great pride in his small farm whether it was taking care of his animals, chopping wood or attending to his many gardens, nothing went to waste. He farmed up until this last May. He was also known for his homemade jerky and sausage.

Husband, Dad, Grandpa, G-G Pa, you will be deeply missed. We love you and are glad you are at peace in heaven with the Lord our Savior.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Charlotte; children Vincent GrosJacques; Ruth Ebner; Rose (Greg) Beyer; Jayne (Tom) Frey; Gail (Don) Ruef; Mary Jo (Mike) Lundquist; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jim and Ray; daughter Leona; grand-daughter Rachel and son-in-law Nick Ebner.

Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel on Wednesday October 18,2023. Rosary at 10:30am and Funeral mass at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at St. Mary's Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Angel St. Mary's Parish; Mt. Angel Fire Department or Willamette Vital Health (Hospice). Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.