William F. Schlafley
March 29, 1928 - January 5, 2018
William “Bill” F. Schlafley, age 89, of Clare, passed away on Friday, January 5, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Edward and Eva (Sanders) Schlafley on March 29, 1928 in Owosso, Michigan. He married Patsy Irwin on June 15, 1947, and she survives him. Bill was a Plumber/Pipefitter by trade, and had worked at Holly Carburetor until its closure and then worked with the Saginaw Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 85 until retirement. Enjoyed working on the family farm and being the leader of the band playing drums. Bill is survived by his loving wife Patsy, his children, Cheryl (Steve) Marshall of Clare, Vicky (Les) Louch of Farwell, and James W. (Gina) Schlafley also of Clare, his eight grandchildren; Dean, David, and Steven Louch; Lindsey Simonis, Lesley Mclain; J.J. Schlafley, Tricia Seybert; and Angela Schlafley; 15 great-grandchildren, and his brothers; Leon (Sharon) and Edward (Eleanor) Schlafley JR. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Russell, and sister, Dorothy Spencer. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 1:00 PM, at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home with Mr. Scott Moore officiating. Friends may meet with his family at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM with a Rebekah Service at 7:30PM. Burial will be in the Vernon Twp. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to MidMichigan VNA Homecare and Hospice.
William “Bill” F. Schlafley, age 89, of Clare, passed away on Friday, January 5, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born the son of Edward and Eva (Sanders) Schlafley on March 29, 1928 in Owosso, Michigan. He married... View Obituary & Service Information