William J. Starrs, age 74, passed away on September 23, 2020. Beloved husband of Suzanne Rose Starrs; cherished father of Bill (Melissa) Starrs and Moni (Jason) Ledtke; proud grandfather of William Starrs, Andrew Starrs, Ace Ledtke and Sam Ledtke.
William was a talented tenor and sang in many choirs. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, cycling, and cross country skiing. He was an engineer for General Motors for 35 years; supervising the materials laboratory. William was a proud alumnus of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and the University of Detroit. He was a proud and dedicated father; spending time with his family and children was always his top priority. Throughout his battle with Alzheimer’s, he maintained his positive outlook and his constant smile.
The family will greet friends at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, on Saturday, September 26th from 2:00pm until 9:00pm. Funeral mass Monday, September 28th at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Road, 9:00am instate, until the time of mass at 9:30am. William will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Roseville, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in William’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association.
In accordance with state and local mandates, social distancing and a face covering both inside and outside the funeral home is required. The funeral home will be open for visitation, with a limit of 10 people at a time. There will also be an area outside for guests to gather. We appreciate your compliance and understanding.
Due to COVID-19, a luncheon in William’s honor will not take place at this time. A celebration of life will take place at a future time and date. Again, of behalf of the family, we would like to thank you for your cooperation and compliance during this difficult time.
