William Howard ‘Bill’ Shull
June 20, 2021 at 9:12 p.m.
William Howard ‘Bill’ Shull
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He was born on April 30, 1944, in Kosciusko County, to the late Gerald and Miriam Overholser Shull. He graduated in 1963 from Claypool High School, where he was involved in 4-H and FFA. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. Afterward, he worked in various jobs including a feed mill, grain elevator, glass installation and truck driving.
After retirement, he worked for the Fort Wayne Urban League and Eagle’s Nest transporting kids who fondly referred to him as “Old Timer.” He was a member of Christ’s Community Church in Fort Wayne. He also belonged to American Legion Post 402, Laketon, and the Whitley County Amateur Radio Club (call sign KB9MDR).
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joyce (Jim) Hartog.
He is survived by brother, Lamoin “Jerry” (Teresa) Shull; sister, Mary Ann (Mike) O’Neil; nephews: Mike Hartog, Mark Hartog, John O’Neil and David (Monica) O’Neil; nieces: Elyssa Shull, Kristen Shull and Shaelin (Paul) Maurer; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at Christ’s Community Church, 10616 Liberty Mills Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at the church. Burial services will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at Ulrey Cemetery, Silver Lake.
D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, is handling arrangement.
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Memorials may be made to Christ’s Community Church.
Condolences may be left online at www.mccombandsons.com.
He was born on April 30, 1944, in Kosciusko County, to the late Gerald and Miriam Overholser Shull. He graduated in 1963 from Claypool High School, where he was involved in 4-H and FFA. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. Afterward, he worked in various jobs including a feed mill, grain elevator, glass installation and truck driving.
After retirement, he worked for the Fort Wayne Urban League and Eagle’s Nest transporting kids who fondly referred to him as “Old Timer.” He was a member of Christ’s Community Church in Fort Wayne. He also belonged to American Legion Post 402, Laketon, and the Whitley County Amateur Radio Club (call sign KB9MDR).
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joyce (Jim) Hartog.
He is survived by brother, Lamoin “Jerry” (Teresa) Shull; sister, Mary Ann (Mike) O’Neil; nephews: Mike Hartog, Mark Hartog, John O’Neil and David (Monica) O’Neil; nieces: Elyssa Shull, Kristen Shull and Shaelin (Paul) Maurer; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
Funeral service is at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at Christ’s Community Church, 10616 Liberty Mills Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at the church. Burial services will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at Ulrey Cemetery, Silver Lake.
D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, is handling arrangement.
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Memorials may be made to Christ’s Community Church.
Condolences may be left online at www.mccombandsons.com.
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