William Raymond "Bill" Stonebraker
October 22, 1938 - April 18, 2015
Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Saturday, April 18, 2015
Location: 5:48 p.m., at his daughters home, surrounded by his family.
Age: 76
Date of Birth: Saturday, October 22, 1938
Birth place: White County, Indiana
Branch: Navy
Father: Clarence L. Stonebraker
Mother: Mary ( Snowberger ) Stonebraker
Marital Status:
Resided in: Bill had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area most all of his life.
Funeral Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2015, Celebration of Life Service at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana
Clergy: Rev. Keith Raderstorf
Burial will take place:
Yeoman Cemetery in Yeoman (rural Carroll County), Indiana, with Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
William "Bill" Stonebraker, spent four (4) years, serving his country in the United States Navy. Service is something that defined him for the rest of his life. Bill was a caring man with a heart of gold. For the rest of his career he worked on cars and anything mechanical. Bill spent several years at the former Shell Gas Station in Monticello, and later worked at the former Monon Trailer Company in Monon, Indiana. He never missed a NASCAR race, and he could tell you everything about every driver. Bill was an avid woodworker, building everything from small birdhouses and squirrel feeders to a large two car garages. He loved to spend time fishing with his grandchildren and always had a story to tell. Bill enjoyed spending his free time with his best friend, Bob Ford, who truly meant a lot to him. He was an amazing father, grandfather and most importantly friend. Bill left this world at 5:48 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015, at which he was surrounded by loved ones. He will be greatly missed by those that knew him, his heart and his spirit were truly one of a kind.
Special Services: Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veretans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana, will be conducted at the Yeoman Cemetery in Yeoma (rural Carroll County), Indiana.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information:
Survivors include:
Former Wife, Shelia K. Stonebraker of Monticello, Indiana; Children, Charles Stonebraker, Lorie Stonebraker, Jeffrey Stonebraker, Bruce (wife Melissa) Boyd of Poland, Indiana, and Joey (husband Scott) Swartz of Monticello, Indiana;Grandchildren, Damon (wife Christine) Boyd of Logansport, Indiana, Demi (husband Zachary) Atwood of Wabash, Indiana, Jordan T. Boyd of Poland, Indiana, Jarett A. Swartz of Monticello, Indiana, and Dyllan B. Boyd of Poland, Indiana; Great Grandson, Briar G. Boyd of Logansport, Indiana; Niece, Rebecca Mae (husband Ron) Stonebraker - Dolan of Ocala, Florida;Nephew, James (wife Jodi) Stonebraker, Jr. of Commerce City, Colorado; Great Niece, Kaylee Stonebraker of Commerce City, Colorado.
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Clarence L, and Mary (Snowberger) Stonebraker; Step - Father, Arley Fish; Brother, James L. "Jim" Stonebraker, Sr.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.