William P. "Bill" Scholar, Sr., age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015, in Shawano. William was born on September 24, 1939, in Houghton, MI to the late Lorraine Scholar. William spent his childhood in Michigan before moving to Wisconsin with his family. He eventually moved to Indiana where he lived for 20 years before returning to Shawano. Bill worked as an auto mechanic for Shamoco Ford for many years and later drove truck for Reinhart as well as numerous other trucking companies. In his younger years he was an avid bowler. Bill was a quiet man with a great sense of humor. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family and he will be deeply missed by those who knew him. William is survived by: his sons, William "Bill" (Laura) Scholar, Jr. of Shawano and Jeff (Beth) Scholar of Columbus, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Courtney Scholar, Amber Scholar, Jonathon Alcorn, Zach Scholar, Emily Scholar, Chris (Shelby) Scholar, Brittni Scholar, and Brianna Scholar; six great grandchildren; seven siblings, Carol (fiancé Larry Mott) Walter, Kathy (Tim) Gast, John (Laverne Burmeister) Goodreau, Jr., Tom (Crystal Konig) Goodreau, Sharon (Paul) Pietila, Dennis (Julie) Kyllonen, and Robert (Beth) Ruoho. He is further survived by his significant other, Janice Allison as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa, his parents, John and Lorraine Goodreau, Sr. and one sister, Judy. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2015 at River Valley Church in Shawano with Rev. Dan Taylor officiating. Entombment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com