William Mrukowski

October 23, 1968 - May 8, 2022

William Dow “Bill” Mrukowski, 53, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2022. He was born in Norwalk, Ohio on Oct. 23, 1968, to William and Linda (Nelson) Mrukowski. Bill was a member of Worthington High School class of 1987. He graduated from Muskingum University with a business degree in 1991 where he was a member of the men’s soccer team. In 1995, he married Tina Marie Brookman of Lima and the two shared 26 years of marriage. They have a daughter, Marissa Lynn Mrukowski, and raised her in Hilliard. Bill started his career in the mulch business working for GSO America before becoming a successful small business owner with Comfort Keepers of Hilliard for 19 years. He especially enjoyed family beach vacations, spending summers in Vermilion on Lake Erie where he loved to jetski and fish, and his annual Michigan trip with his high school buddies. He took great pride in taking care of his yard and loved planting flowers. He is survived by his loving wife Tina; beloved daughter Marissa; dear mother Linda Mrukowski (Dick Reidenbach), brother Jay (Ellen) Mrukowski; sister-in-law Cheryl (Ted) Kaser; brothers-in-law Tim (Theresa) and Dale (Lori) Brookman; nieces and nephews Meredith, Claire and Troy Mrukowski; Stephanie Gross and Dan Brookman; Nathan Kaser, Gene Kaser and Kate Stanifer; Nick, Kane and Trevor Brookman. Bill was also a special nephew, cousin, great uncle, neighbor and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his father Bill; paternal grandparents Frank and MaryLou Mrukowski; and maternal grandparents Paul and Millie (Nelson) Somers. Family and friends may call on Sunday, May 15, from 3-5 p.m. at Rutherford Funeral Home in Worthington (515 High Street). A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of sending flowers to the funeral home, the family respectfully asks that you consider planting flowers to honor Bill’s memory, as this was one of his favorite activities.