August 9, 1936 ~ September 25, 2022
William Stevens, 86 of Decatur, Michigan passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Temperance MI.
He was born in a barn on the corner of Lawrence Rd & Marcellus Hwy, Michigan, on August 9, 1936 and grew up in Wakelee, the son of John Daniel and Bernice Clementine (Roland) Stevens.
William served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1957 as a Quartermaster, he then served in the National Guard in Dowagiac.
William worked in AP Parts Factory and retired from there, then took a part time job at Bedford High School as a Janitor.
William was an avid hunter and fisherman and a sports fanatic. His favorite team was Michigan & Detroit Tigers.
William is survived by his sons; Craig (Dianna) Stevens of Point Place, OH, Hugh (Robin) Stevens of Temperance, MI, Mike Stevens of Point Place, OH; 8 grand children; and 9 great-grand children; sister Marlene “sissy” Riggs of Marcellus, special nephew & niece, Dan Riggs and Dawn Melville of Marcellus.
William is preceded in death by his loving parents, John and Bernice Stevens; wife Etheleen; second wife Nancy Stevens; siste, Geraldine Huff and brother, John “Jack” Stevens.
The family received friends Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Wakelee Methodist with funeral services following. Pastor Andy Abrams officiated. Burial was at Little Fish Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Marcellus or Wakelee Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com.
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