William D. “Bill” Shorter, 80, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, April 6, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Marshall County on March 2, 1935, to Charles A. And Gail L. (Martin) Shorter. He married Helen K. Hiss on April 26, 1958, in Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth.

Bill started his career bagging groceries at Kroger’s and worked his way up the ladder, to become the manager of the store. He retired after 40 years with the company. Bill graduated from Plymouth High School in the Class of 1953. He was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church. Bill loved fast pitch softball and was a well-known pitcher. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and loved to take them out to eat.

Bill is survived by his wife of almost 57 years: Helen; their daughter Rebecca “Becky” (James) Wolfe, Huntertown; her children: Adam (Krista) Griewank; Andrew (Sara) Griewank; and Anne Griewank; their son: William “Bill” Shorter (Sue Curtis) of Morrow, Ohio; and his children: Monica (Tino) Sebastiani and Erich Shorter; their daughter: Patricia “Patty” (Steve) Welch, Plymouth; their children: Stephanie Welch; and Ryan (Shelly) Welch; six great-grandchildren; and his brother: James (Linda) Shorter, Plymouth. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Charles “Bob” Shorter; John “Jack” Shorter; and Louis “Dick” Shorter; and his sister: Brydis Elouise Shorter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Saint Michael Catholic Church or Riley Children’s Hospital.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10 at Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth, with Rev. Father John Korcsmar and Rev. Father Eloy Jimenez officiating. Burial will be at Saint Michael Cemetery.