Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He went to Skanee School and graduated from lAnse High School in 1953. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat."[1]. In 1958 he was drafted by the Army and served through 1960. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said the cause of death was heart and kidney failure related to liver disease. This was a big shock to us all. Try again. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Bill will be missed by all who called him friend.The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home in Salem at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. Sidney Lowe, who played for Musselman in the CBA and NBA, said his former coach was "very demanding but he was an excellent coach. 1,025 Views. Following his success in the CBA, on August 23, 1988, Musselman was hired as the head coach of the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves. One regret, he said, was not spending more time with his family. With a roster "full of vagabonds, long shots and characters," according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Musselman's Wolves posted a 22-60 record in 1989-90, their first season, and 29-53 the following season. (74 years old). The following season, Musselman moved a few miles up the Florida Gulf Coast to St. Petersburg where he was hired to coach the expansion Tampa Bay Thrillers of the CBA. Ankerson, who would go on to serve as general manager of the San Antonio Spurs, went 1-1 as coach of the Squires before being replaced by Zelmo Beaty, who compiled a 9-33 record. To use this feature, use a newer browser. William Harry "Bill" MusselmanJanuary 23, 1937 - August 21, 2022William Harry "Bill" Musselman, of Salem, passed from this life to greater glory on Sunday afternoon, August 21, 2022.Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Jean Jackson Musselman and his parents, Harry and Kathleen Musselman.Among the life experiences that were most valued by Bill were his work: his early salesmanship in housing, then 45 years as an employee at a Salem office equipment dealer, including many years service as President of the Company until his retirement. WebWilliam Clifford Bill Musselman Birth 13 Aug 1940. HENRY MUSSELMAN OBITUARY. He was a decent high school athlete whose basketball team fared well against a neighboring team led by Bobby Knight. 3 in the country in March 1973. Portland eliminated the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. When the Trail Blazers played the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of this year's playoffs, he wanted to sit behind the Trail Blazers' bench, but his doctors would not let him leave the hospital. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. In the book Obsession, by Bill Heller, Musselman said, "I found the players [in Virginia] were talking more about the [team's] financial troubles than basketball. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. In his first season, at the age of 25, he guided the Eagles to a 10-10 record. His oldest son Eric, formerly head coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, is currently the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks mens basketball team. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Bill Musselman, 59, Intense Basketball Coach, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/bill-musselman-59-intense-basketball-coach.html. Thanks for your help! Since moving to Houghton in 2007, Billwas an active volunteer for several Keweenaw area charitable organizations.He is survived by his wife and children, brother John (Brenda Taylor) Musselman andsister Lee (Alan) Curtis of Windsor, Ontario as well as beloved nieces and nephewsCarrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse.He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman.No service will be held but a gathering of his friends will be held Wednesday, January11 from 4-6 at the B&B in Houghton. Make sure that the file is a photo. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He had owned and operated Musselman & Son His doctors said he also had amyloidosis, which causes the liver to produce an abnormal protein that attacks body organs. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to thefamily please visitwww.memorialchapel.net. Family members linked to this person will appear here. HoughtonWilliam (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 23, 1948, and raised in the Riversidearea of Windsor Ontario. Bill Musselman, who in the last 35 years held 13 head coaching jobs in college and professional basketball and left an imprint everywhere as a volatile, intense taskmaster, died yesterday at the Mayo Clinic's St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The Cavs went 2-21 under Musselman, who finished the season as head coach, his second stint at the helm. ''You have to be a Bill Musselman player to play for him,'' Lowe once said. Houghton William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. To view Bills obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit memorialchapel.net. Biography: William H. Bill Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. Bill lived in London, Smith Falls and Ottawa, Ontario before moving to Edmonton Alberta in 1981. The Thrillers, who went 46-16 overall, lost the first game of the finals to the Rockford (Ill.) Lightning, before winning four consecutive games as Musselman won his third consecutive CBA championship. "Minnesota Five's Loss Becomes N.I.T. Musselman claimed "the only time I yell is before a game and at halftime," explaining that his passion helps players give "maximum effort every second. He is survived by : his wife Brenda Rudiger; his children, Andrew Musselman (Meredith Mulder), Eden Musselman (Anna MacLeod), Dakota and Jasper; his siblings, John Musselman (Brenda Taylor) and Lee Curtis (Alan) of Windsor; and his nieces and nephews, Carrie, Sean, Reilly, Scott, Dayna, Darren, Angela and Jesse. Other coaches who played for Musselman include Flip Saunders, Scott Roth, Michael Ray Richardson, and Tod Murphy (Gordon College). Oops, we were unable to send the email. } In Musselman served as an assistant for three seasons with the Blazers before his death in May 2000. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. WebHoughton William (Bill) Arnold Musselman died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for a number of companies in Canada and the US. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. It was difficult for them to concentrate on basketball.". Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He Attended Hope United Methodist Church of A system error has occurred. Pass the ball, pass the ball, cut down the shots for the other team." In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be madeto the charity of your choice.To view Bill's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.netThe Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. During the 1973-74 campaign, without Brewer, Behagen, or Turner, the Gophers dropped to 12-12 under Musselman. The answer came quickly. For the last three seasons, he was an assistant coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. A week after the ABA's San Diego franchise folded on November 11, 1975, Musselman was hired to coach the league's Virginia Squires. Try again later. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel has been assisting the family. On March 8, 1982, Stepien fired Chuck Daly, who was 9-32 as coach of the Cavs, and replaced him on an interim basis with Musselman, then the team's director of player personnel. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. ", NBA coach Flip Saunders was quoted in the St. Paul Pioneer Press the day after Musselman died. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. He married Brenda Rudiger in 1982 and was theproud father of Andrew (Meredith Mulder) Musselman and Eden (Anna MacLeod)Musselman and furry family Dakota and Jasper.Bill enjoyed a career in radio broadcasting and later in business development for anumber of companies in Canada and the US. He was predeceased by : his brother Robert Musselman. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Biography: William H. Bill Musselman, 58 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield. She was a graduate of the former William Penn High School; and Delaware Hospital School of Nursing and was a retired registered nurse. Rochester finished 31-25 under Musselman, a 25-win improvement. While at Ashland, Musselman's teams reached the NCAA College Division Tournament (the predecessor to the current Division II and Division III Tournaments) four times and had 13 All-America players. Musselman guided the team to a 25-46 mark before he was replaced by general manager Don Delaney, who went 3-8 to close out the 1980-81 season. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Ashland Eagles men's basketball head coaches, Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball head coaches, South Alabama Jaguars men's basketball head coaches, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Goldaper, Sam. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Bill was a longtime wonderful friend that we will sorely miss. All Rights Reserved. He is survived by his wife, Julie; their son, Max; and a son, Eric, and a daughter, Nicole, from a previous marriage. No service will be held but a gathering of his friends will be held Wednesday, January 11 from 4-6 at the B&B in Houghton. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He continued to kick and pound his fists on the closed locker room door, raging for another 10 minutes. Learn more about merges. 2000 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Musselman's roster included Rodney Monroe, Ronnie Grandison, Clinton Wheeler, Dave Jamerson, Brook Steppe, Tod Murphy, and Ralph McPherson. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed That was as good as going to the playoffs. "I think that he played this out on his own terms - the way he wanted to go," Dunleary said. Bill Musselman, who had a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. 215 N Walnut St., Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The Squires went 15-68 on the season and disbanded on May 10, 1976. There, over the next three seasons, Musselman would build one of the winningest franchises in sports history. WebWilliam Bill G. Musselman, born September 13, 1927, in Tangier, OK, to parents Bertrum Bert and Mary Alice Mae Musselman. William Musselman William L. Musselman Jr. of Troy Pa., formerly of Warrington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. In two seasons, he led the Jaguars to the 1997 NCAA tournament after turning the program around from a 9-18 record. record was 78-180. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of William Musselman (179225484)? GREAT NEWS! cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Obituary Print Don passed away July 9, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital and went to his heavenly home. OH 44820. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. 0 cemeteries found in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. Late in the fourth quarter, one of the refs called three charging fouls on my best player, Cedric Henderson, and the Thrillers eventually won on a buzzer-beating shot by the late 'Fast' Eddie Johnson. We have set your language to She was born Nov. 21, 1925 in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Cecil C. and Esther Gemmill Crull. ", In an Associated Press story that day after Musselman died, Greg Anthony, a guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, described Musselman as "a great, great man. They'd rather go set up a business down the block where there's no competition. During Musselman's time at the University of Minnesota, home attendance increased from 4,000 per game to nearly 18,000 per game, according to The New York Times. Born in Norristown, Pa., he was the son of the late William S. Musselman, Sr. and Kathryn Seltzer Musselman of Norristown. This browser does not support getting your location. As much as Bill loved his work and working with employees at the firm, Bill was always a 'cheerleader', bringing out the best in anyone who had any ability in business. Always.". Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA. There was an incident during the 1971-72 season when Taylor and Behagen assaulted Ohio State center Luke Witte. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Arnold Musselman to pay them a last tribute. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Jo Ann Musselman, age 87, of Camp Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 13 at home. Kalamazoo, MI DONALD MUSSELMAN OBITUARY MUSSELMAN, Donald E. Of Kalamazoo Don passed away July 9, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital and went to his heavenly home. He was predeceased by his parents and elder brother Robert Musselman. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In 1963, at the age of 23, Musselman was hired as the head men's basketball coach at Kent State University High School in Kent, Ohio. #inline-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-b5cfc642-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d { Musselman was named CBA Coach of the Year for the second time following the 1987-88 season. William L. Barnett, age 87, passed away on January 6th, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. 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I want my business where there's three other guys doing the same thing.''. The Gophers lost to Florida State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, 70-56, before rebounding in the Midwest Region Consolation Round, downing Marquette, 77-72. Musselman had been a head coach in four pro leagues - the NBA, Continental Basketball Association, American Basketball Association and Western Basketball Association. 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