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William “Bill” R. Shortridge

Shortridge Bill

William “Bill” R. Shortridge, Sr., 85, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Promedica Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1929 in Louisville, KY, the son of Richard and Hazel (Adkins) Shortridge.

Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal. He married Shirley M. Bass on June 12, 1950 in Port Clinton, OH and she preceded him in death on March 11, 2011. Bill was the Owner and Operator of Shortridge Landscaping and Tree Service for the past sixty-four years and was currently working at the time of his death. He enjoyed playing his guitar, especially playing Blue Grass music with his brother. He also enjoyed feeding the squirrels and birds. Bill was very sociable and loved working.

Bill is survived by his children, Jeanie (Steve) Buckingham of Clyde, OH, William (Tana) R. Shortridge Jr., Sandra Shortridge, Sherry (Steven) Johnson all of Fremont, OH; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley M. Shortridge; grandson, Thomas Holt; great grandson, Devon Matesick; siblings, Ernestine Workman and Robert Shortridge.

Visitation: Friday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.

Service: Saturday, January 3, 2015, 10:30 am at the funeral home with Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer officiating.

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery

Memorials: Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home

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  1. Barb Gangwer

    December 29, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    To the Shortridge Family. I am so sorry for the passing of Bill. He was a wonderful man who loved his work and people. He trimmed my trees for me a few years ago and he would stop over to make sure all was well and sit and chit chat. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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  2. sandy shortridge

    December 30, 2014 at 12:08 am

    It has only been hours but my heart is breaking I miss you so much .My DADDY LOVE Sandy

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  3. sandy shortridge

    December 30, 2014 at 2:13 am

    The Shortridge family would appreciate any monetary donations for the funeral of William Shortridge payable to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral home . Thank you

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  4. The Tibbels Family

    December 30, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. To a wonderful man who touched many lives & will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. God Bless you.

    The Tibbels Families

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  5. Sharlene Dlugoleski

    December 30, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Your father will be greatly missed. God bless.

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  6. Diane reed

    December 30, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    I known William for a long time. He always plowed dairy mart parking lot. This is how I know bill. He was a real super guy. Very sorry for the loss. The Lord got a fine man.

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  7. ROBERT & DONNA VOUGHT

    December 31, 2014 at 1:10 am

    TO JEANIE, SANDY, SHERRY, AND BILL JR., SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD’S PASSING. WE ARE PRAYING FOR GOD’S STRENGTH TO GET YOU THROUGH THIS HARD AND DIFFICULT TIME. MAY HE COMFORT YOU AND GRANT YOU PEACE, IN THE NAME OF JESUS! SINCERELY, ROBERT & DONNA VOUGHT.

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  8. Laura Weichel

    December 31, 2014 at 2:19 am

    Dear Jeannie,
    Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold close to your heart all the beautiful memories,until you meet again. Gods peace be with you!

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  9. Keith and Barb Kolkemeyer

    December 31, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Steve and Jeanie
    You have our prayers and sympathy.
    Lord Bless you at this time of your loss.

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  10. charlie duffett and family

    December 31, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing! Please keep all your memories close, believe me its the little things you will miss! Just know that our Dads are in heaven together talking about old times!

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  11. Tara (Shortridge) Erevia

    January 1, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    My heart achs, My tears flow free, My thoughts of you drift through the days, My memories I will always hold dear. I love you

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  12. Margie Duffett

    January 10, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Sorry to hear about your dad. According to John they had a lot of fun together. They’re probably playing games together right now in heaven.

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