William John Bill Schurkamp, age 86 of Fremont, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the North Ottawa Care Center in Spring Lake. Bill was born on February 22, 1923 in Fremont to Avert and Lela (Davey) Schurkamp. Bill graduated from Fremont High School in 1941 and joined the United States Army where he served in the 77th Infantry, participating in the invasion of Guam and Leyte in the Philippines as a medic/anesthetist. After his discharge, Bill returned to Fremont where he married his high school sweetheart, Marian Nelson on August 31, 1946. Together they raised three sons and provided for their college education. Bill taught his children the meaning of the vow in sickness and in health by the manner in which he cared for his wife, Marian during her 16 year illness, which took her from him in 1986. Bill was an avid carpenter, hunter and fisherman and enjoyed living on Fremont Lake. Bill retired from the United State Postal Service after 36 years at the Fremont Post Office with 1,000,000 accident free miles in 1988. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, whom he was very proud of, and their families, Roger & Charlene (Crosby) Schurkamp of Spencerport, New York and their daughters, Lynnea and Melissa; Richard & Christine (Raak) Schurkamp of Grand Haven and their children, Casey (Chris) Rice, Melanie (Brent) Coon, Alexandra, and Samuel; Robert & Kristine (Krieg) Schurkamp of Otsego and their children, Lucas, Brenna, Jarrod, and Zak; one brother, Donald Schurkamp. Bill has now been reunited with his wife, Marian; his parents, Avert and Lela; his brothers, Milo and Robert; and his sister, Mable Klinger. VISITATION : Wednesday, November 25, 2009 from 6-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Friday, November 27, 2009 at 11am at the Crandell Funeral Home - Fremont Chapel (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE). INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Fremont Lake Association for the July 4th Fireworks or Heartwood Lodge of the North Ottawa Care Center. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Schurkamp family online at www.crandellfh.com.