William "Bill" Michael Stern, born May 1, 1941 in Sunnyside Washington passed away peacefully at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland on June 19, 2024. His parents Stanley and Genevieve moved Bill and his three younger brothers Thomas, Richard, and David to Ellensburg when they were little. While attending Ellensburg high school, Bill met the love of his life, Judith Ann Main. Bill and Judy married in August of 1961 while students at Washington State University. They raised two children Michael Anthony, and Jody Lyn (Rochelle). Bill fully enjoyed his career in sales, starting with Frederick and Nelson. He spent several years with Pacific Northwest Bell/AT&T. He started his own business building custom homes, and eventually built a career in real estate. He thrived as a real estate agent, building a reputation that kept him busy well into the last year. Although he loved working, he really enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Katelyn "Sawyer" Rochelle, Meghan Rochelle, Trevor Stern, and Emily Stern. He told them creative stories around the campfire while on camping trips. He taught them the value of hard work, and tenacity, as well as how to fish, ride a bike, drive a car, or a motorcycle. Grandpa was a reliable source of stories and laughter, and he will be remembered for his great humor and love for his family.