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In the Line of Duty
William Russell “Uncle Will” Wiita, Kalkaska, MI
9/8/2014
Name: William Russell “Uncle Will” Wiita Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Age: 47 Gender: Male Status: Volunteer Years of Service: 13 Date of Incident: 09/08/2014 Time of Incident: 2041hrs Date of Death: 09/08/2014 Fire Department: Coldsprings-Excelsior Fire and Rescue Station #6 Address: 6565 County Road 612 NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646 Fire Department Chief: Tim McCullen Incident Description: Approximately three hours after Assistant Fire Chief Wiita responded to a rescue/medical call, Wiita was found deceased at his residence from an apparent heart attack.