William Francis "Bill" Miedzinski, 73 of Great Mills, MD passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 25, 2010.

Bill was born on June 30, 1937 in Hollywood, MD. He attended St. John's School and Great Mills High School. After graduating from high school in 1955, Bill enlisted in the United States Army serving for three years as a military police officer at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. During this time, he was a member of the team that provided security for the emerging rocket and missile program. After three years of military service he attended the Maryland State Police Academy where he graduated 3rd in his class.

In 1962 he married Mary Grace Bean. Together they had three daughters; Tracey, Lisa and Linda. After a 20 year career with the Maryland State Police, he retired in 1982. Bill went on to serve as Chief of Police for the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, as an administrator for the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department and as a bookkeeper at Camp Maria.

Over his lifetime, Bill enjoyed camping, recreational black powder shooting and travelling. He shared many special times with his wife Grace, their family and friends camping in Shenandoah National Park. Bill was an active member of the North-South Skirmish Association. In his later years, he enjoyed tinkering with computers and spending time with family and friends. Bill served on the parish council, finance council, and was the coordinator of Eucharistic ministers at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, MD. Bill will be most remembered for his selfless service to others and his deep and abiding faith in God.

Family will receive friends for Bill's Life Celebration on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Prayers will be recited at 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Johnny Hopf, Chuck Shultz, Wayne Pettit, Kelly Cutchember, George McKay, Wayne Miedzinski, Jeff Wettengel, and Hank Cumberlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Mills and Charles "Snookie" Miedzinski.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.