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William Harold Shiarla, Jr.

October 7, 1945 — May 26, 2021

William "Bill" Harold Shiarla, Jr., 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on May 26, 2021 at Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Bill was born on October 7, 1945 in Battle Creek to William Harold and Alice (Woodard) Shiarla, Sr..

He entered the United States Army on June 27, 1967 and was honorably discharged on June 9, 1969, attaining the rank of SP 4.

Bill was the last elevator operator in Battle Creek at the Starr Building in downtown Battle Creek. He has worked at many places in the Battle Creek, usually in maintenance.

Bill enjoyed fishing and going for long walks and he would make many stops at friends homes to get his coffee. Bill loved to read his Bible. He was a true man of God and was always considered the assistant at Resurrection Power Ministry.

Bill is survived by his wife; Nancy (Spohn) Shiarla, his brother; Sam Shiarla of Oldtown, Maine, his step-children; Dan Dunn of Battle Creek, Michigan, Carol (Lewis V) Costley of Jackson, Michigan, Tim (Rene') Dunn of Battle Creek, Michigan and Michael (Amy) Dunn of Deckerville, Michigan. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Rosa Rodriguez-Shiarla.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday June 9, 2021`at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek, Michigan with Pastor Mike Sparks officiating.

Memorial contributions are requested to Charity of the donor's choice

Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services 2838 Capital Ave. SW Battle Creek, Michigan 49015. Please visit https://kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guestbook or to leave the family condolences.

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