William Shields Obituary

William H. Shields

William H. Shields, 75, of Findlay, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 13, 1946, to Joseph W. and Frances E. (Hune) Shields. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Stephan) Shields, on Sept. 3, 1967, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Bill is survived by his wife, Pat; daughters, Anne Shields of Findlay and Tricia (Ryan) Cutright of Milton, Tennessee; and grandchildren, Leah Cutright and Gavin Cutright.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Patricia Jo Cook.

Bill graduated from Riverdale High School in 1964. He attended Bowling Green State University and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Bill joined his father at Shields Funeral Home in 1968 and purchased the business in 1984. He retired in 2011 from the funeral profession after 43 years of service to his community.

Bill was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Findlay. While living in Forest, he was a member of Forest United Methodist Church. He was active in the community as a member of the Forest Jaycees, Forest Lions Club, and Senate Lodge F&AM #378. He served on Forest Jackson Library Board and Riverdale School Board. Bill enjoyed traveling with his wife, playing golf with the Divots, and going to car shows with his 1962 Chevrolet Impala.

Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Bill's funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Pastors Cathy Davis and Amy Miller officiating. Additional visitation will be 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Clark Shields Funeral Home with burial to follow at Hueston Cemetery, Forest.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church or Bridge Hospice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson St., Forest, Ohio, 45843.

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