William Schiek

William Sander “Sandy” Schiek, 74, of Sawyer, went home to be with his Lord following a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully in his home on December 4, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Sawyer Highlands Church, 13100 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, with Pastor Jeff Dryden officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 6 - 8 PM Monday at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be made to Sawyer Highlands Church building fund.

William was born on November 18, 1939 in Harlingen, Texas, the son of William B. and Vivian Schiek. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 - 1966 and worked as a machinist for 38 years, 29 of those years at Weldun International. He was a faithful member of Sawyer Highlands Church. William’s greatest pleasure was spending time with his family, trying never to miss a special event in which they were involved. During his retirement years, Lois and he enjoyed spending the winter months in Lady Lake, Florida.

Surviving are his wife, Lois, whom he married in 1962, two children: Bruce (Nicole) Schiek, Leslie (Robert) Blake; five grandchildren: John, Elin, and Meredith Blake and Megan and Greta Schiek; a brother Lee Schiek and sister, Zoe Noble.

William was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Jeralyn and Larry Webb.