William J. Boandl

William J. Boandl Jr., 57, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday August 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1956 in Allentown, son of William J. and Anna (Weber) Boandl Sr. of Allentown. He was the husband of Kim (Ebert) Boandl. They were married for 33 years this past May 23rd. Bill graduated from Salisbury High School and West Chester University and had been teaching at Nazareth Area High School and Middle School since 1979. Bill had been the Marching Band Director until 2009 and the Middle School Band Director until 2013. Bill had served as a band adjudicator and Chapter Coordinator for the Tournament of Bands Assoc. Marching Band Circuit, high school band clinician, elementary band guest conductor and the brass staff of the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corp (2001). He had also served as the secondary music curriculum leader for the NASD Music Department. Bill had enjoyed conducting the High School Wind Ensemble and Pit Orchestra for many years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Anna and Bill, wife, Kim, son, Bradley Boandl (Amy) of Nazareth, daughter, Rebecca Rhodes of Bethlehem, brothers, Robert Boandl (Melissa) of Nazareth, Ronald Boandl (Anita) of Yorba Linda, Ca., and Richard Boandl (Tracy) of Whitehall, and granddaughters, Brooklynn and Brielle.

A Celebration of Bills Life will be held 11am Tuesday August 5, 2014 at the Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, Pa. 18018. A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6-8pm and Tuesday morning from 10-11am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Nazareth Area High School Marching Band in honor of Bills passion and love for music. 501 E.Center St. Nazareth, Pa. 18064.

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