William C. Shellenbarger, 85, formerly of Findlay, passed away at his Perrysburg, Ohio residence on December 22, 2018 with his family at his side. Bill was born in Putnam County on December 21, 1933 to the late Lewis C. and Martha (Schafer) Shellenbarger. He married Claudia L. (Ragland) Shellenbarger on September 13, 1953. She passed away on July 11, 2011. He is survived by his children: William J. (Paula) Shellenbarger of Findlay, Kent C. Shellenbarger of Perrysburg, Tonita J. (David) Karcher of Bloomdale, and Shawn J. (Susan Campbell) Shellenbarger of Findlay; his grandchildren: William E., Shalene J., Cardon I. (Mindy), Aaron M., Austin J. (Lindsay), Brendan R. (Amanda), Caleb S., and Caitlin M.; step-grandchildren, Madalyn M.; and his great-grandchildren: Devin, Jordan, Ayden, Alexandria, Lyla, Jaxson, Evelyn, and Logan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Melonie; a grandson, Tyler D.; four brothers: Wilbur, Virgil, Rolland, and Phillip; a sister, Marjorie Marquart; father-and mother-in-law, James and Sue Ragland, of whom he would often sing praises to as the best In-laws anyone could ever want; and two brothers-in-law. William was born and raised in a farming family. In his early years, he moved to Jenera, Ohio, where he continued to farm with the family. He graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1952 and was hired by Ohio Bell Telephone Company. He retired from Ohio Bell in 1988, after which, he and Claudia traveled to Hawaii and Europe to visit Kent and Shawn who were in the service at the time. Bill was a member of the Ohio Bell Pioneers Club and served in numerous positions within the organization, taking great pride in the charities that they donated to. He and Claudia's home was open to all. He was a friend and neighbor to all. He was a spiritual man who never would preach, but was always willing to talk about the gospel to anyone who was willing to listen. He was always there to help a neighbor in need. His love for God was followed by his love for Claudia and he expressed that same love in equal portions to all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and hunting of all species available. Special thanks to his caring hospice assistant Madison and his buddy nurse Ellen, along with all the other hospice staff, his special friend and personal physician, Dr. Murthy Gokula, and nurse Laurie, and his caring friends John and Mary. You all brought our father and his family great comfort during this time. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00am at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME with Reverand Mary A. Bushong officating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. Memorial donations may be made to Northwest Ohio Hospice or the American Cancer Society.