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William Sheeley Obituary

William John "Bill" Sheeley

William John "Bill" Sheeley, 78, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born December 20, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to John Nichols and Colleen Margaret (Bauer) Sheeley. On November 12, 1976, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, he married Jane M. Phillips.

Survivors include his wife, Jane M. Sheeley of Tiffin; daughters, Lori Sheeley and Crissy Sheeley, both of Tiffin; and sister-in-law, Terri Sheeley of Reynoldsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Larry Sheeley.

Bill graduated in 1965 from Upper Sandusky High School and in 1970 from Tiffin University. After graduating from Tiffin University, he served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1972. He served in the Ohio National Guard from 1972 to 1976. Bill was a material control analyst at National Machinery for 40 years, retiring in 2013, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bill was a Notre Dame and Ohio State fan, and after retiring, he enjoyed working in his yard, watching old TV programs, Allen Eiry trips, and loved his cat, Tiny.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony Coci officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with family from 9-10:30 a.m. at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Wounded Warriors.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.


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Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Mar. 28, 2025.

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Apr

1

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory

236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883

Apr

1

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

36 Melmore Street, Tiffin, OH 44883

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Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory - Tiffin

236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883

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