William James “Bill” Tremper died today, October 16, 2012 at eighty-four years of age, following a brief illness. He leaves behind his ex-wife: Yolanda Link, Cape Coral, FL;  children: Peggy (TREMPER) Senna, Cape Coral, FL;  Bill Tremper, Cape Coral, FL; James Tremper, Wyckoff, NJ ; Kathy (TREMPER) Bentejac, Fair Lawn, NJ;  Curtis Tremper, Cape Coral, FL, nine (9) grandchildren, and seven (7) great-grandchildren.
Bill was born in Englewood, New Jersey, the son of John and Margaret Tremper. A child of the depression, Bill learned at an early age the importance of hard work and perseverance. He developed a love of photography before the age of 12 - a passion that became his profession, and something he enjoyed doing right up until his passing.
At the age of 16, Bill lied about his age and tried to enlist in the Navy. When his mother found out, she immediately contacted the recruitment office and had him sent home. He was more successful the following year, and joined the Navy at the end of WWII.
Bill worked as a publicity photographer for a major airline, Press Photographer for the Hudson Dispatch, and the Jersey Journal; as well as spending eight (8) years as press aid/Public Information Officer under two of Jersey City’s most charismatic Mayors. He wrote a number of books, including a photo biography of Mayor Tommie Smith - “They Call Him Tommie”, which won widespread acclaim.
Bill won numerous awards for his photographs, and had successful one man shows at a number of galleries. In 1986, his “Restoration In Progress Exhibition”, a photographic documentation of the restoration of the Statue Of Liberty, presented at The Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ, attracted large crowds, and endeared him to all who love and appreciate that iconic symbol of American hospitality.
Bill had a personality that can best be described as contagious. He was loved, by everyone who ever knew him, and he will be sorely missed.

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