William R. Tillen

William (Bill) Rodney Tillen, 49, of Bay City, passed away on October 5, 2015 in Bay City.  He was born on November 7, 1965 in Dearborn.Bill is survived by his parents, Richard and Catherine Tillen of Charlevoix; brother, Jack Tillen of Lakewood, Wash.; and brother, Robert Tillen and wife Dawn of Evansville, Ind. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Sujata.Bill graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1984 where he was active in basketball and football, and from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a major in finance.Bill's family came together privately to remember his life. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Salvation Army in Petoskey, Mich.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. www.gephartfuneralhome.com