William Christopher Waickman 55 passed away on Saturday January 12 2013. Bill was born on July 14 1957 in Akron to the Francis J. and Marie M. Waickman. He was a graduate of Campion Jesuit High School Akron University and The Ohio State University. Bill was employed in Washington DC at NOAA. Fiercely independent and a lover of nature Bill excelled in skiing and kayaking. Bill is preceded in death by his father Francis J. Waickman MD and brother F. Joseph Waickman MD. He leaves behind his mother Marie M. Waickman; brothers L. Anthony (Lynn) Waickman MD Mark M. (Patricia) Waickman Michael J. (Mary Beth) Waickman MD; sisters Ann (John Moore) Waickman Kit (Awen) Briem; sister-in-law Marianne Waickman; uncle Paul Waickman numerous nieces and nephews and special friends Celeste Prussak Steve Batug and Barbara Moore. Calling hours will be held on Thursday January 17 2013 from 4-7 PM at the Hummel Funeral Home 3475 Copley Rd. Copley. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday January 18 11 AM at Guardian Angels Catholic Church 1686 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Copley 44321.In lieu of flowers donations to Mobile Meals of Akron Inc 1063 S. Broadway St. Akron 44311.