Dr. William R. Loeffler 1949-2020
March 27, 2020
Dr. William Robert Loeffler, fondly referred to by many as “Dr. Will”, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA on March 25, 2020 at the age of 70. Dr. Will was an incredible man in so many ways. He was a loving husband, incredible father, loyal friend, caring brother, and inspiring teacher to many. Dr. Will never met a stranger. His gentle and infectious smile was welcoming and put those around him at ease.
Dr. Will was born in Toledo, OH to Harry and Frances Loeffler on August 31, 1949. Dr. Will was wicked smart. His education history, degrees, and work over the years were extensive. After graduating from Whitmer High School in Toledo, OH, he went on to attend Wittenberg University, obtaining a degree in Chemistry. Dr. Will was a lifelong learner, attending many universities and obtaining several degrees. He attended University of Waterloo, University of Toledo, State University of New York at Stony Brook, University of Cambridge, obtaining degrees in Quality Management, Counseling, Oceanography, and Metallurgy. He then attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) where he obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy in Education and Psychology.
Dr. Will worked for and with many companies over the years, offering his expertise in Quality Management. He also owned and operated his own company The Loeffler Group, Inc. and later The New Loeffler Group, Inc. for 37 years. Dr. Will was known by many across the world for his ability to offer business solutions and strategies, often accomplishing the most challenging tasks as his clients described as “making the impossible happen”.
Dr. Will was a “keep it simple” and “be yourself” kind of guy. He had a big heart, caring deeply for his family, always checking in to make sure everyone was doing okay. In his spare time, Dr. Will loved reading, always learning new things, listening to music, playing with the latest gadgets, spending time with his family, fly-fishing at Rockwell Springs Trout Club when he visited Ohio, taking photographs, and travelling. Dr. Will was an avid traveller who traveled around the globe many times over.
Left to love and remember Dr. Will are his wife, Anjian Zhu; his daughter Kelly (Tony) Massenelli of Columbus, OH, his sons Robert (Julie) Loeffler and Luke Loeffler of Laguna Hills, CA; his brother Gary (Kathy) Loeffler of Maumee, OH; and his nephews Kevin Loeffler and Steve (Beth) Loeffler of Denver, NC. Dr. Will’s grandchildren, Olivia & Luca Massenelli, will dearly miss Gpa’s “froggie” and “elevator rides” and surprises in the mail. Dr. Will was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Frances Loeffler.
Due to the current circumstances, a celebration of his life will be planned at a later date. In the meantime, please use this website to view pictures, listen to some of his favorite songs, songs that remind us of him, and leave your condolences, memories, pictures, and stories. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to Donate Life America by visiting www.donatelife.net in his honor.
Dr. Will was born in Toledo, OH to Harry and Frances Loeffler on August 31, 1949. Dr. Will was wicked smart. His education history, degrees, and work over the years were extensive. After graduating from Whitmer High School in Toledo, OH, he went on to attend Wittenberg University, obtaining a degree in Chemistry. Dr. Will was a lifelong learner, attending many universities and obtaining several degrees. He attended University of Waterloo, University of Toledo, State University of New York at Stony Brook, University of Cambridge, obtaining degrees in Quality Management, Counseling, Oceanography, and Metallurgy. He then attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) where he obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy in Education and Psychology.
Dr. Will worked for and with many companies over the years, offering his expertise in Quality Management. He also owned and operated his own company The Loeffler Group, Inc. and later The New Loeffler Group, Inc. for 37 years. Dr. Will was known by many across the world for his ability to offer business solutions and strategies, often accomplishing the most challenging tasks as his clients described as “making the impossible happen”.
Dr. Will was a “keep it simple” and “be yourself” kind of guy. He had a big heart, caring deeply for his family, always checking in to make sure everyone was doing okay. In his spare time, Dr. Will loved reading, always learning new things, listening to music, playing with the latest gadgets, spending time with his family, fly-fishing at Rockwell Springs Trout Club when he visited Ohio, taking photographs, and travelling. Dr. Will was an avid traveller who traveled around the globe many times over.
Left to love and remember Dr. Will are his wife, Anjian Zhu; his daughter Kelly (Tony) Massenelli of Columbus, OH, his sons Robert (Julie) Loeffler and Luke Loeffler of Laguna Hills, CA; his brother Gary (Kathy) Loeffler of Maumee, OH; and his nephews Kevin Loeffler and Steve (Beth) Loeffler of Denver, NC. Dr. Will’s grandchildren, Olivia & Luca Massenelli, will dearly miss Gpa’s “froggie” and “elevator rides” and surprises in the mail. Dr. Will was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Frances Loeffler.
Due to the current circumstances, a celebration of his life will be planned at a later date. In the meantime, please use this website to view pictures, listen to some of his favorite songs, songs that remind us of him, and leave your condolences, memories, pictures, and stories. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to Donate Life America by visiting www.donatelife.net in his honor.