Larry S. Shiel

June 17, 1941 - April 27, 2015

Larry S. Shiel, age 73, of Holly, died Mon. Apr. 27, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Fri. May 1, 2015 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with Pastor Cliff Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 3-6 PM Thurs. and 10-11 Fri. Mr. Shiel was born in Pontiac on June 17, 1941 the son of Ralph and Bernice (Cline) Shiel. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a retired industrial engineer from GM Truck and Bus after over 30 years of service. He was a member of Amel Schwartz Post #149 American Legion, a member of the Holly Veterans Honor Guard, and a member of the Paradise United Methodist Church. He was a loving and devoted Papa to his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife Janet; 3 children, Bradley (Rebecca) Shiel of Grand Rapids, Julie (Brian) Murphree of Grand Blanc, and Ryan Shiel of Holly; 5 grandchildren, Aden and Elijah Shiel, and Alex, Emma, and Sarah Murphree; 2 sisters Melva Kelley of Clarkston and Denise Jensen of Holly. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Duane Shiel. Memorial donations may be made to Holly American Legion #149 or to leader Dogs for the Blind. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com