Mr. Willis (Bill) A. Sterling Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sterling, Mr. Willis A. (Bill), of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Cartwright Hospice Residence. Age 72 years. Willis was born on June 14, 1937, in North Branch, Michigan to the late William and Irma (Knaggs) Sterling. He was first married to Phyllis Conley on October 13, 1958. She survives him. He was then married to Karen C. Archambault on November 9, 1974. She predeceased him on December 9, 2005. Prior to his retirement, Willis was employed at General Motors Nodular Iron and Gray Iron for 30 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved working on cars and was an avid car restorer. Willis was a member of the Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff’s Association and the Saginaw Valley Amateur Radio Association. Surviving are six children and their spouses, Shelly (Tom) Riedlinger, Saginaw; William (Myrna) Sterling, Phoenix, Arizona; Sharon (Gustave) Glass, Farwell; Tammy Jo Nunn; Dale (Robyn) Tucker, Kelly Sanders; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary (Rosemary) Sterling; half-sister, Debbie Dextrom; sister-in-law, Barbara Sterling; many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence (Mitch) Sterling. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Covenant Visiting Nurses Association and to Cartwright Hospice Residence for their loving care given to Willis. Memorial service will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave. The Rev. Douglas W. Kahl will officiate. Private burial will take place in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memories and sympathies of Willis may be shared with the family on the Tribute Wall page of his memorial website at www.WakemanFuneralHome.com.

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Mr. Willis (Bill) A. Sterling

June 14, 1937 - June 9, 2010