BRAUTLACHT – William C. July 8, 1928-May 2, 2026 Of Lancaster, NY beloved husband of the late Eleanore; loving father of Carl, Mark (Suzanne), Joyce (James) Cwiklinski and Kevin (Julie); dearest grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 6; brother of Donald (Barbara) and the late Richard, Marjorie, Violet, Raymond, Patricia, Eugene and Edwin; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church Lancaster, NY Wednesday May 20th at 9:30am.  No Prior visitations, please assemble at church. William was a US Army Veteran and a Buffalo Fire Fighter for 35years.  A special thank you to all the friends and neighbors of The Village Green Community of Sarasota Florida for so many happy and fun filled years  In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Buffalo Fire Historical Society 1850 William St. Buffalo, NY 14206.  Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com