Richard Kenneth Shier

Survived by his wife of 62 years Madalyn (Gail) Shier, children Darrell (Konni), Dave (Suzanne) and Darlene and grandchildren Sarah(Mark). Hannah (Tyler) and Ethan.

Preceded in death by parents Milbourn (Bill) and Elizabeth(Betty) Shier, sister Beverly Farnham and granddaughter Olivia.

Ken served proudly in the United States Army Reserves. In high school Ken built his own wooden motorboat. He was a graduate of General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ken was an employee of Cadillac for 38 years, culminating as lead designer for the Cadillacs Northstar engine. He proudly holds eight US patents.

Ken could fix almost everything and would certainly try to fix anything. He installed a workbench and vice in every home purchased by his children for their use and his. He moved a house in 1970 to its current location in Livonia, raised his kids in it and lived in it till his death. His children, grandchildren and many around him enjoyed working on projects with him, including car repairs, house projects and landscape projects.

Darrell remembers learning how to use a slide rule while watching him design automobiles in the evenings. Darlene worked on many lasting renovations with him in her house. His grandchildren remember the very snug hugs they always got from grandpa. Ken enjoyed helping out at Faith Bible Church on his street where his wife was a member. In most recent years Ken was an unfailing daily visitor of his wife Gail in the nursing home.

A visitation for Richard will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Homes, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, followed by a funeral service at 5:00 PM.

Contributions in Richard's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HarryjWillLivonia.com for the Shier family.