He was born on Feb. 28, 1935 in Burlington Township, a son of the late Mahlon L. and Ruth Harkness Wrisley.
Bill was a farmer for most of his life and enjoyed doing construction in his later years. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bill loved square dancing with his wife. He enjoyed woodworking and bowling in his league.
He was preceded in death by great-granddaughter Kirsten Wrisley; brothers Russell Wrisley, Duane Wrisley, and Stuart Wrisley; sisters Eloise Likewise, Ophelia Ayres, Gladys Jerome; and twin sister Marilyn Pepper,