William Shaw, Jr.

William Shaw, Jr., age 92, of Ashley died October 7, 2014 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care in Ithaca.

William was born April 19, 1922 to William and Carrie (Ackels) Shaw, Sr. in Ashley, Michigan. He married Betty Jean Althouse June 19, 1945. She preceded him in death October 26, 2000 after 55 years of marriage.

William was a graduate of Ashley High School. He served in the Army as a medic during WWII. William was employed as a fork truck driver for Fisher Body in Lansing, retiring after 33 years.

William was was a family man who loved to spend his time fishing, hunting, riding snowmobiles, and camping with his family. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing and raising and riding horses. William was a 4-H leader, a member of the Gratiot County Sheriff Posse, Lions Club, and Ashley Sportsman’s Club. He made friends wherever he went and was always helping others.

He is survived by his children, Judy Hoard of Fenwick, Linda (Joe) Rademacher of Charlotte, Pam (Robert) Zeilinger of Gaylord; grandchildren, Scott Hoard, Shelly (Jeff) Bernt, Stacy (Tom) Kuiper, James (Sarah) Zeilinger, David (Jody) Zeilinger, Michael (Jenni) Zeilinger, Sean Huber; step grandchildren, Lorrie Huber, Dan Rademacher, Ron (Heather) Rademacher; great grandchildren, Ryan, Brooke, Carson, Gavin, Madeline, Parker, Jacob, Josh, Kaitlin, Bridgett, Charlie; step great grandchildren, Max, Evan, Annie, Ella, Kaylee; and siblings, Dorothy, Emma, Evelyn, Gerald, and Grover.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, son William Arthur, mother Carrie (Ackels) Shaw, father William Sr., brothers Frank, Joseph, Earnest, Richard, Clifford, George, and sister Olga.

Funeral services for William will be 1pm Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Pastor Dave Perry will officiate and burial will be at Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns.  Visitation will be 2-4pm and 6-8pm Thursday, October 9, at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer”s Association.