Obituaries
William “Bill” “Billy” Shenk, 87
October 03, 2023
William “Bill” “Billy” Shenk passed away October 3, 2023 at the age of 87 at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata, PA surrounded by his adoring family. Bill was born in Hinkletown on December 11, 1935 to Emery B. and Anna Mae (Hibshman). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Clarence, Marvin and Emery and 6 sisters, Ethel Getz, Bernice Weaver, Ruth Sheaffer, Gladys Frey, Shirley Pfautz and Darla Wanner. He is survived by one sister, Orvilla Oberholtzer.
Bill served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. He was employed by Warner Lambert for 42 years where he met the love of his life, Arlene (Groff) with whom he shared 49 amazing years of love and laughter. They had three children, two sons, Dean, and Christopher and one daughter, Kara Alden (Mike) and two grandchildren who loved him more than anything, Brooke Olivia and Asher William, named after his Grandpa.
He was a member of the Special K Sunday School class at Lititz United Methodist Church for 39 years and had many amazing friends there who he loved dearly.
He loved God, visiting Maine, coffee hour, history books, smiling at strangers, bragging about his kids and grandkids and cheering on all underdogs but especially the Boston Red Sox. He lived a life full of laughter and love. He loved his family fiercely and let everyone know how proud he was of all of them.
Friends and family will be received from 9AM to 11AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 Market Street, Lititz, PA 17543. A Memorial Service will follow beginning at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Kidney Foundation: https://support.kidney.org.
In his honor we ask that you smile and wave at everyone you see, spread kindness whenever you can and always eat cookies for breakfast.
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Condolences to the Family
October 19, 2023
Chris and family – you all our in our prayers. This is a tremendous loss. We know you will dearly miss this wonderful and kind man. We know that no words can take away the pain of this loss. While we wish that we could be there to remember and celebrate this wonderful man, please know that we hold you in our hearts. Judson and Lara Tillery
October 10, 2023
What a loss for our church family. I will miss your smile and quiet spirit you shared with everyone. Love and peace to your family as they live a new journey without your presence here on earth.
Blessings and peace, Linda
October 08, 2023
Bill was an awesome person I loved him so very much kind and loved always had a smile of joy and a hug. I will miss him very much. Lu Bill and Arlene. Praying for the family. And Arlene. Heartbroken Lu Pattie Calmon. ❤️❤️❤️
October 05, 2023
Uncle Bill what an amazing man you are and what a blessing you where to your family! The life you lived and the love you had for your wife and your family was truly amazing! Your sacrifice for your country and how you served your fellow man was so wonderful! Truly you showed us the love of Jesus and what an impact you had on my life! Thank you for your wonderful smile and your contagious spirit. My prayers and love to all the family! I know he is home because he knew Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. May Gods peace rest upon each of you!
Love you,
Steve
October 05, 2023
Arlene and family, you are in my.heart, thoughts and prayers. Uncle Billy was a terrific guy and will be greatl6 missed. He is with his family above laughing and reminiscing.
Fay Ann
October 05, 2023
Uncle Billy will always hold a special place in my heart. Lots of memories of him stopping at our house after work and watching baseball with my dad. He will surely be missed. My condolences sent to you Aunt Arlene and family. Thanks for taking such good care of him. I will think of him when I eat my cookies for breakfast. From one of his coffee girls. ❤️ Sherry
October 05, 2023
I will miss my uncle Billy so much I will always remember his smile and Billy always being there for my family my condolences for the family so sorry for your loss love yous Sharon
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- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Lititz, PA 17543
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