Wilfred ‘Bill’ Janisse, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022, after having lived life to the fullest for 96 years. A resident of Shelby Township, Michigan. Bill was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on January 19, 1926, to Tancrede and Viola Janisse.
Anyone who was lucky enough to have met Bill would describe him as intelligent, funny, warm, loving, and friendly. He was blessed with three children, Gordon (Sandra) Janisse, Janice (Norm Krol) Rose, and Marlene Janisse, four grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren, as well as his very special friend, Cathy, many nieces, nephews, extended family and a multitude of friends who will miss him deeply.
Having served as CEO of Christian Financial Credit Union (formerly SERF Credit Union) for 37 years, Bill dedicated much of his life to the credit union movement. Bill believed that credit unions not only provided financial services to their members, but played a key role in improving their financial wellbeing as well. His commitment to these principles made him a powerful advocate for credit unions in the state of Michigan and nationwide.
Bill’s love of life was legendary. Known to enjoy a glass of wine and a good meal, he was always ready with a joke, funny story, or a memory that would inevitably make you smile. Whether you had just met him or had known him a lifetime, Bill’s mischievous smile and jovial demeanor immediately made you feel like his best friend.
Bill is survived by his son, Gordon, and daughter, Janice; grandchildren Matthew (Karla) Rose, David Janisse, Penny (Jeff) Lamiman, and Wilfred Janisse II; stepchildren Sandra Geisler and Jack Mulville; siblings Roland, James, Clarence, and Marlene.
He was preceding in death by his wife Beverly, daughter, Marlene, as well as eight of his siblings.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 21st from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. and a Memory Share service at 7:30 pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. in Clinton Township.
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An in state will occur on Tuesday, March 22nd, from 9:30 – 10 a.m. with a funeral mass immediately following at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr Rd. in Shelby Township.
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In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s, 25200 Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033-7443.
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