Bill Theisen Photography

09/14/2021

Photos from the public funeral for Navy Corpsman Maxton William Soviak. The funeral was held at Edison High School's football stadium. More than 2500 people attended. Soviak was killed by a bomber who attacked the Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021.

08/30/2021

03/28/2021

Weather worn stone angel in Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland, OH.

03/20/2021

Dearly beloved.....

01/27/2021

The Toledo Police Department memorialized one of its own Tuesday. Officer Brandon M. Stalker was shot and killed in the line of duty Monday January 18, 2021. The 24 year old had been a TPD officer since March 2, 2019.

Officer Stalker's funeral was held at John F. Savage Arena on the University of Toledo main campus. The funeral commenced at 10 a.m. with law enforcement officers from around the state and region attending. Also in attendance were Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.

“I prayed to God that I would never stand on this stage again, that my police department would never endure this pain and shock again, prayed that another TPD family would never have to experience the tragic loss of a loved one" said TPD Chief George Kral.

Officer Stalker attended the police academy with Officer Anthony Dia who was killed in the line of duty July 4, 2020 by a gunman.

Following the funeral, a procession including over 300 law enforcement vehicles escorted Officer Stalker's casket to Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania. The graveside service was private, open only to family, friends, and law enforcement.

Among the departments sending officers to the funeral were Sandusky PD, Port Clinton PD, Norwalk PD, Marblehead PD, Lakewood PD, East Cleveland PD, OSU PD, Pro Medica Security, Columbus PD, Taylor (MI) PD, Sylvania PD, United States Border Patrol, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Northwood PD, numerous Sheriff's departments, and many, many others. The Columbus police and Cleveland Metroparks Police sent their mounted units.

Officer Stalker leaves behind his fiancée, Ashley Ohmer and his children Kennah Miller-Stalker and Grayson Stalker. Officer Stalker is also survived by his parents, David and Cosette, Grandparents William Lowe and Barbara Grover, brothers, sisters, a niece and a nephew.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution may donate to the Brandon Stalker fund at Toledo Police Federal Credit Union.

12/24/2020

Please ignore the plastic bands on the print.

This is a glass print of the Haserot Angel in Cleveland. Glass prints make excellent gifts. Message me for a gallery of available images and prices.

09/16/2020

First time on the front of the Sports section. Thank you Matt Westerhold and Brian Kollars for taking a chance on me.

08/05/2020

Sneaking in Maria's Field of Hope before sunrise (no sunflowers were harmed, I walked in through a very sparse area).
Maria's Field of Hope

07/29/2020

I obtained a new camera and so far I've taken photos at two funerals and of storm damage. I need something positive to shoot. You need family photos. Hit me up

07/26/2020

Over 100 tow trucks and emergency vehicles took place in a memorial procession honoring Eric Ackerman Jr who was killed in a collision on the Ohio Turnpike.

Friends and family escorted the hearse from Toft Funeral Home Southbound on Columbus Ave to the fairgrounds where they were joined by the trucks. The entire cortège then traveled a complete loop to return to the funeral home.

Eric Wayne Ackerman Jr was born December 2, 1975 and killed by an allegedly impaired driver on the Ohio Turnpike near mile marker 132. He was 44. Eric worked for Interstate Towing and Transport of Norwalk, Ohio. Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, mother, grandmother, and five siblings.

When you see any vehicle on the side of the road, especially one with emergency lights activated, move over. If you can't move over, slow down. And never drive intoxicated.