William Brohard Derenburger, age 94, of Charleston, WV peacefully passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, due to a sudden illness. Bill was born February 13, 1930, in Parkersburg, WV, to Carroll and Ruth Derenburger. He is the only child of Carroll and Ruth.  In addition to his parents, Bill is also preceded by his beloved wife of 63 years, Carolyn Tait Derenburger.

For over 25 years, Bill worked as a chemical engineer for the Union Carbide Corporation in South Charleston, WV. He resided and called South Charleston his home for over 45 years. During his time with Union Carbide, Bill had opportunities to live briefly in Houston, Texas; Bydgoszcz, Poland; and in Washington State.

Bill was a drill sergeant during the Korean War, serving in the Army Air Services, in New York. He is a member of Beni Kedem, played clarinet for the Beni Kedem Shrine Band, is a Mason, an avid aviator, and an avid West Virginia University fan as well as Cincinnati Reds fan.

Bill graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1947, and then from West Virginia University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Bill met Carolyn Tait at WVU, and they were married on June 9, 1956. After moving to South Charleston, Bill and Carolyn raised 3 children.

Bill is survived by Alex (Debbie) Derenburger, Carol (Jeff) Rollins, Ginna (Blair) Taylor, grandchildren Aaron (Mary Ellen) Crowder, Tara (Ben) Tackett, Sarah (Chad) Hovis, Nikki (Adam) Batty, Ali (Alex) Ross, Casey Rollins and Tait Taylor, nine great grandchildren – Sam, Ella, Lilly, Will, Violet, Hayden, Parker, Hudson and Hadley.

We give a heartfelt thank you to all of the staff of Memorial Division Hospital and at Hospice (Memorial Division) for their loving care of Bill.

Snodgrass Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Please join the family on Friday, September 20^th at Snodgrass Funeral home. Visiting hours begin Friday at 12:00 p.m. and the funeral will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Dr. Bill Myers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hospice Care of WV, 1606 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25387, or First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston 25301.