William A. Kautzmann 88, of Presley Drive, East Boothbay, ME. passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta, ME.

“Bill” was born in Englewood, N.J., the son of the late Fred and Louise (Plattenburg) Kautzmann. He attended and graduated from Tenafly High School in Tenafly, N.J. He was a United States Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Bill married Marguerite, who predeceased him in 2011. He was employed for thirty years with Bell Atlantic Telephone Company until his retirement in 1986. While living in N.J., he was very active with the Demarest N.J. Fire Department.

After moving to the Boothbay Region, Bill became involved with the Boothbay Fire Department. He had a passion for gardening and was a member of The Maine Rhododendron Society. He served as a Board Member and Past President of the Boothbay Transfer Station. He was a member of the Boothbay Rotary Club, and volunteered with the Town of Boothbay 911 system. Bill was well known for his homemade jams at Mama D’s restaurant.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, and his wife Marguerite. He is survived by his daughter; Elizabeth and her husband Frank Callaghan of Cresskill N.J., and son; Kevin Kautzmann of Closter N.J., and Granddaughter Rebecca “Becky” Callaghan of Cresskill N.J.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Boothbay Community Center, 185 Townsend Ave. Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538 or to the Rotary Club, Boothbay Harbor, ME. 04538.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 132 Botanical Drive, Boothbay, ME. 04537

Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, please visit hallfuneralhomes.com