William B. Demmon

Bill was born on February 26, 1950, to Leonard and Theresa (Savard) Demmon in Alma, Michigan. He grew up in St. Ignace and graduated in 1968 from St. Ignace High School, where he played football. Enlisting in the Navy, he served during the Vietnam War. In 1970, he married Shirley (Davis) Demmon and together they had two children. He worked most of his life as a crane operating engineer. He was an elder of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Of Chippewa Indians.

Bill had a knack for storytelling and was always good for a laugh. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper, and birdwatcher, especially liking the sandhill cranes which migrated yearly to his property. He was a self-taught woodcarver; many of his amazing carvings are displayed in his families’ and friends’ homes. He enjoyed any day the weather allowed him to ride his Harley and took several trips, including a ride to Alaska. He was a great pool player.

Bill is survived by two children, Regina (Mike) Nelson and Allan (Melissa) Demmon; six siblings and their families, Beverly Haines, Janet (Bill) Luptowski, Alan (Alice) Demmon, Leonard (Kathy) Demmon, Ernie (Pam) Demmon, and Kathy (Don) Arp; and three grandchildren, Sarah Nelson and Kadin and Sonya Demmon. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Demmon, his wife, Shirley Demmon, his mother, Theresa (Demmon) Downey, and his nephew, David Demmon.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later date this summer.

The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com