William "Bill" or "Billy" A. Zentgraft Jr., of Owings, MD, lost his brief battle with cancer on August 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Prince Frederick, MD on September 19, 1961 to William Albert and Elsie Mae (Carroll) Zentgraft. He grew up on the family farm raising tobacco, corn, hay and cattle. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1979. Shortly after, he left the farming life and worked in the boating industry for over 20 years at Topaz, Smiths, and Clarks Landing. He met the love of his life, Lynette Gabriel, from Beverly, MA, in 1998 and they married in 2003. Following the birth of their first child, William Albert Zentgraft, III, in 2005, they moved back to Calvert County. They soon welcomed their second son, Matthew Andrew Zentgraft, in 2007.

In 2011, after the passing of his father, Bill took over the family business as a Calvert County school bus contractor. He was dedicated to his work and drivers, never taking a day off, ensuring the buses were safe, clean and ready every day. He was a member of the Maryland state and local school bus contractor associations.

Bill was a devoted husband and father and spent much of his spare time attending his children's various school and sporting events. He also loved traveling with family, especially the two cross country road trips. Bill enjoyed grilling, eating crabs, fishing at the lake in Maine, and spending quality time with family and friends. In his younger years, he was active in sports, particularly basketball and volleyball. He loved football, was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, and a fierce competitor in the family fantasy football league. He had a great sense of humor and made many people laugh and smile.

Not a day went by that Bill wasn't working hard to take care of his family or helping others; he could fix or troubleshoot almost anything. He had a genuine and giving soul. As a member of Trinity United Methodist church, Bill served as an usher, a member of the Cemetery Committee, and helped with the HeartFELT ministry.

Bill is survived by his wife Lynette, two sons Will and Matthew, his sisters, Genevieve "Gennie" Zentgraft, and Christina "Christy" Rickett, and brother Charles Allen Zentgraft, all of Prince Frederick, MD. He also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.


Visitation
Thursday, August 18, 2022
6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Trinity United Methodist Church
90 Church Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678


Saturday, August 20, 2022
10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Trinity United Methodist Church
90 Church Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678


Services
Saturday, August 20, 2022
12:00 P.M.
Trinity United Methodist Church
90 Church Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678


Interment
Private

Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
Link:
https://calverthospice.org/