William Petsch

Mr. William (Bill) Petsch age 80 of Fairview MI, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his FairviewApt: in Fairview Ausable Valley Apt.Visitation 1-4 and 6-9 PM Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio. Funeral Services at  1:00 PM on Thursday, August 9, 2012 also at the funeral home, officiated by his friend Jerry Yoder of Fairview .  Internment Friday at Ft Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI with full honors.Mr. Petsch was born June 21, 1932 in Pinckney MI. The son of Adolph and Ruth (Leffler) Petsch, he was the fifth child of thirteen. Proceeded in death by his parents, older sister Meldred and Betty and a very young sister Emily. Also older brother Adolph and an eighteen month baby brother Jimmy.Surviving are four children with deceased wife Shirley. Mark of Texas, Mary of Oklahoma, Michael of Texas and Matthew of Virginia;  6 grand children and 2 great grandchildren.Mr. Petsch is a twenty year Veteran of the US Army. After retiring the Army in 1972, he qualified for Civil Service at Ft. Bliss which lasted thirteen years. Bill returned to MI (Prudenville) in 1984 and was self employed. In 1996 his second wife Nancy passed away and he moved to Fairview as a volunteer at Ausable Valley Nursing Home in the Activities Dept.After six years he retired and did some touring out West returning to Mio to lead a quiet life, until his earthly body said 'No Further Duties Here, but a New Beginning, For This World Is Not My Home"". He often spoke of his Heavenly Home, and sitting at the feet of God, and praising all the Heavenly Host.Memorials may be made to The Gideons International 2675 Mishler Rd., Mio, MI 48647.Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.