Erwin Proctor “Bill” Pidd, age 83, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on February 14, 2022 at his home. Bill was born on March 4, 1938 in Ann Arbor, MI to Erwin F. and Mabel (Proctor) Pidd.
Bill had lived in the Stockbridge area since 1967, moving from Dexter, MI. He was raised on a farm in Dexter and graduated from Dexter High School, Class of 1956. He served in the United States Army from 1958-1960. On June 28, 1958 he married Barbara (Bowdish) in Dexter.
Bill was a life-long farmer and partner in Pidd Brothers Farm raising dairy, beef cattle, and growing cash crops. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, riding on his Gator with family, and bear baiting in the Upper Peninsula in the fall. He enjoyed going to his cottage and fishing on Tawas Lake and spending time with family and friends. Bill was a passionate and avid big game hunter. He would plan extravagant hunting trips out west and in the Northwest, the Yukon, and B.C. His hobbies included men’s sports, playing fast-pitch softball into his 40s, and football in his younger years.
Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Pidd, two children, Dale (Tanya) Pidd of Rives Junction, and Susan Pidd of Stockbridge; two grandchildren, James and Nicole, and two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Cole; and siblings: Gary (Renea) Pidd of Stockbridge, Betty Thalmann of Delton, MI, Karen Lyndon of Goshen, IN, Darrell (Pat) Pidd of Stockbridge, Kathy (Ron) Herrst of Chelsea, Linda (Rick) Schultz of Wayne, and Benjamin (Connie) Powell of East Tawas.
He was preceded in death by a son, William (Billy) Pidd, in 1995, and his siblings, John Pidd and Frances Alber.
A short Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post 510 in Stockbridge, followed by a luncheon and fellowship to celebrate Bill’s life.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA).
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
