William Frederick Politsch, 90, passed away March 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 5–7 pm at Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. There will be no services. Burial will be private at a later date.

Bill was born on December 20, 1928 in LaSalle to Fred and Ruth (Hurst) Politsch. He married Shirley Alshouse on August 15, 1958 at Perkins Grove Church, LaMoille.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of Mendota; son Roger (Lynette) Politsch of Sun City, AZ; daughters Gloria (John) Keen of Sugar Grove, Rhonda Politsch of Sublette, Sherri Politsch of Talladega, AL and Michelle (Jim) Vance of York, PA; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren and one brother, Eugene Politsch of Mendota.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Politsch.

Bill graduated from Mendota High School in 1946.   Immediately after graduation he joined the United States Navy. After the Navy he trained in electronics at Devry Technical Institute. He worked at Mendota Radio & Appliance, then L J Stephenitch & Sons (Ace Hardware) for 42 years until his retirement.

Bill served his community for 60 years working with Civil Defense, then as director of Emergency Services Disaster Agency for the City of Mendota, retiring in December 2018.

Memorials may be directed to the Mendota Fire Department.