William R. "Bill" Shaddock

William R. “Bill” Shaddock, 85, of Wapakoneta, died 8:43 a.m., Tues. Jan. 5, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born Dec. 1, 1930, in Rochester, NY, the son of Reed & Florence (Hughes) Shaddock, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 11, 1977, he married Bernice M. (Cuthbertson) Shaddock, and she survives. Other survivors include, 3 children, Bobbie K. Forbes, Grand Terrace, CA, Jay & Deb Pollinger, Kimberton, PA, Donna & Marvin Sheipline, Wapakoneta, 7 grandchildren, Scott & Natalie Sheipline, Brian & Kristin Sheipline, Kimberly & Rich Marlow, Kevin Sheipline, Joe & Amy Pollinger, Jessica & Tim Huff, & Crystal Forbes, 13 great grandchildren, Avery, Carson, Haylee, Blake, Jase William, Hunter, Jacob, Madalynn, Lindsay, Alaina, Caleb, Connor & Jaxon, 3 step-great grandchildren, Hallie, Emilie, & Dylan, a sister, Phyllis Wilson, Orangeburg, SC, numerous nieces & nephews. Bill worked as general manager of second shift at Superior Tube Co., Collegeville, PA. Then in 1977, he came to Wapakoneta to serve as plant manager at Superior Tube Co. until his retirement. He first served in the U.S. Navy and later served with the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea. He was a member of the First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. His other memberships included the V.F.W. Post #8445, and the American Legion, Post #330, both of Wapakoneta. His also belonged to the Moulton Gun Club, and the Masonic Lodge of Pennsylvania. He was a former member of the Wapakoneta Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. Bill was avid fan of the Penn State University Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed fishing. Bill was blessed with many wonderful friends, neighbors, and extended family. He would want us to smile as we think about him soaring to heaven on eagles’ wings. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Jan. 9, 2016, at the First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Neil Brady officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. The family will receive friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Fri. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral and Cremation Services, 1102 Lincoln Ave., (St. Rt. 501) Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Sat., at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First English Lutheran Church.

William R. "Bill" Shaddock

December 1, 1930 - January 5, 2016