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Former Middlebury resident
Bill entered into this life on Oct. 13, 1955, in Stamford, Conn., and joined his father and Suzi’s twin brother on March 3, 2017, in San Diego, Calif. at the age of 61 years.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Suzi Wilkins; stepchildren Scott, Michael, Annie and Lisa; mother, Margaret J. Krumm; sister, Lauren Robinson; step-grandchildren Ria, Micah, and Thomas; and extended family and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence B. Krumm.
Bill was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He proudly served as head coach at the Westport YMCA for 27 years, Connecticut Swimming General Chair, YMCA League President, and USA Swimming Sports Development Consultant for 10 years. His accomplishments include All American Swimmer, Connecticut Coach of the Year, Bruce Hutchinson Memorial Award, Sports Hall of Fame at SCSU, and The Robert Muir Award for Top Senior Swimmer.
Bill’s gift was being able to see the big picture and helping people take the steps to get there. He cared deeply about the heart, mind and character of each swimmer with whom he worked. Coach Bill set a positive example through his actions, caring, words and empathy for others. He touched the lives of so many swimmers, coaches, parents, friends and family in ways that cannot be replicated. Bill was a master at finding the balance between work and play. He made time for visiting friends and family, camping, hiking, biking and golf no matter where he went in the world.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Da Vinci Academy at 1335 Bridle Oaks Lane in Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
A separate memorial service will be held in Connecticut this summer.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions can be sent to the USA Swimming Foundation, 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 or online at usaswimmingfoundation.org/donate.
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