William V. Shenefelt

William V. Shenefelt (SHENEY) was all about (LET’S GO) till he passed December 11, 2024. William was born February 14, 1934, In Philipsburg, Pa, the heart Of the Appalachian Mountains. He was raised in Tyrone, Pa to William Shenefelt (Father) and Nellie Bonsell (Shenefelt). At 3 years old his father passed away of Polio, leaving his mother with an 8th grade education and his Grand Parents both with 4th grade educations to raise him. Spent his child, adolescent and teenage years in Tyrone, Pa. After high school graduation, was offered a scholarship to Penn State University to play football as a kicker. Turned down opportunity, decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Was commissioned to Camp Lejeune NC for boot camp. While at Boot Camp he was informed that he was to be a father, (twins). He was married to Beverly A Reinschmidt (Shenefelt). Decided to leave the Marine Corps at the dismay of his commanding officer who wanted him to have a career in the military. Went on to father 5 sons at age 28 years old. Accepted a position with US Steel in Fairless Hills, Pa. Worked his way through 6 years of night school at Trenton University collimating in a Electrical Engineering Degree (Electrical Field Engineer). William V. Shenefelt beloved husband of Beverly a Shenefelt deceased (2019), father of Jeffrey V. Shenefelt, William S. Shenefelt, Bradley K. Shenefelt, Douglas K. Shenefelt, Darren K. Shenefelt (deceased 1999). Devoted grandfather to William B. Shenefelt, Bradley V. Shenefelt, Brandon K. Shenefelt, Justin Shenefelt (Vetti), Lauren Shenefelt (Collins), Cody Shenefelt. Proud great grandfather to Gianna l. Vetti, Grey Collins, Livi Collins, Sophia Shenefelt, Arielle Shenefelt, Myah Shenefelt, and Penelope M. Shenefelt. Services will be held on March 28, 2025, at 2:00pm at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Road), Sarasota, FL 34241, 877-861-9840. Service to be streamed live for viewing. Family will receive friends following the ceremony at 918 Nancy Gamble Lane, Ellenton, FL 34222. In lieu of Flowers, fiends who wish may contribute to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org

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William V. Shenefelt

December 11, 2024