William (Bill) Clinton Koerner, age 80 of Freeport, FL, passed away Friday March 28th, 2014. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Joann in 2012. Bill was born in Phelps, NY in 1933 and was raised in Mt. Pocono, PA with his five younger siblings, Russell Koerner, Sheldon Koerner, Albert Koerner, Betty Kuchinskas, and Doris Koerner. He served in the U.S. Air Force when he was seventeen as a tail gunner on a B29 bomber during the Korean War Conflict. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Bill started his career as journeyman lineman in 1958. Bill's experiences during the late Great Depression gave him a love to work with his hands. He enjoyed carpentry, collecting classic vehicles, and was an avid reader. He is survived by his three children, Linda Whaley, Wesley Koerner, and Lesley Koerner and four stepchildren, Russell Almon, Kevin Almon, Colleen Friesen, and Brett Almon. Graveside services will be held 10:15 AM, Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida with military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES.