William R. Heuser, 81, of Derry, NH died Thursday, Aug. 28 ^th at his home.

William grew up and was educated in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. William worked at Andover Tractor Trailer School. He was a Salem resident for 32 years and a member of the Salem VFW Post #8546.

William enjoyed coin collecting and was an avid reader of history.

He is predeceased by his parents, William and Louise (Russell) Heuser, his beloved wife of 32 years, Vaughndella (Patterson) Heuser his brother, David and his sister, Mary Louise Clark. William was loved by several nephews and great nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, August 30 ^th from 11AM – 12 noon followed by a service at noon                         at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, No. Salem, NH on Tuesday.

Memorial donations in William's name may be made to: Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 SARL Dr., Salem, NH 03079.

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