William A. Shute

William A. Shute, 88, of Venice, FL passed away August 15, 2016 after a brave 20 year battle with Melanoma Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born July 10, 1928 in Detroit, MI and was a graduate of McKenzie High School in Detroit. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean War, Sgt First Class-Signal Corp, after his military service he went on to graduate from Wayne State University. He retired as a Quality Control Manager for Ford Motors, Dearborn, MI after 31 years, and during that time, he worked three years in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which was a wonderful experience for his family. Upon, retirement, in 1988, he moved to this area from Farmington Hills, MI. He was a former board member for the YMCA in Lavonia, MI and locally, was an active member of the Venice Presbyterian Church. He was a world traveler, enjoying each experience to the fullest. He loved to play handball, racquet ball, golf and tennis.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marilyn Shute; children, Cindy (Doug) Stamper, Nancy Kloiber, Daniel Shute, Dean Pinzino and Scott Pinzino; grandchildren, Dale, Cameron, Michael, Thomas, Allison, Stefanie, Devin and Zoe; great grandchildren, Dane, James and Owen; sister, Frances Shaner and his faithful canine companion, Kenzie.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday August 27, 2016 at the Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 Firenze Ave E, Venice, FL 34285. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Venice Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Venice Presbyterian Church, or to Tidewell Hospice, at tidewell.org or to the Alzheimer Assoc. at alz.org