William W. "Bill" Shreffler

William W. Shreffler, 89, of Camp Hill, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his residence. Son of the late Paul E. and Sarah (Briner) Shreffler, he was born on January 17, 1931 in Blain, Pa.

Bill retired from a lifetime career at Quaker Oats Co., Shiremanstown, as a maintenance mechanic. He was active with various organizations and attended Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill. He belonged to the Perseverance Lodge #21, F&AM, Hbg.; Harrisburg, Consistory, Valley of Hbg. AASR; Tall Cedars of Lebanon Forest 43, Hbg.; and the Zembo Shrine, Hbg. Bill’s altruistic nature was also demonstrated by his missionary work in Guatemala. He was also a member of the Turkey Buzzards, and enjoyed spending time at Fairview Hunting Club, Perry County.

Above all, Bill always put family and friends first. As continuing education was important to Bill, he provided for the college education of his children and grandchildren.

Surviving is his wife, Dorothy Jane (Ross) Shreffler; his children, Michael Ross Shreffler of New Cumberland, Letitia “Tish” Sue Foster (husband, Tim) of Lincoln University, and Daniel Briner Shreffler (wife, Yvonne) of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren, Tyler (Heather), Andrew, Cody, Zachary and Hunter; and 2 great-grandchildren, Dylan and Penelope. Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Simonton; and a brother, Emmett Shreffler.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30PM on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland. A Masonic service will be held prior to the funeral service, starting at 2:15PM. A visitation will take place from 12:30PM until the Masonic service begins. Entombment will take place in Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill, immediately following services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Bill’s name to either of the following: The Zembo Shrine Transportation Fund, 2801 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to a charity of your choice.