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Commercial Fisherman William Van Druten, Jr. of Frisco, NC has passed away

Bill was born in Passaic, NJ on March 11, 1942 to William and Trina Van Druten.  His life was driven by his love for the sea. The depth of his life was immense; from playing basketball at Rider College, to pursuing his career as an educator, and ultimately moving to Frisco, NC to achieve his lifelong dream of being a commercial fisherman.  It is the sea that called to him throughout his life and he instilled a love for it in so many.  Realizing this dream was one of many pearls in his life.  Being known as “Tall Bill” in the fishing community delighted him and brought him great contentment. >click to read< 10:40