William Joseph Shields

November 12, 1931 - April 29, 2020

William 'Bill' Joseph Shields, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home in Gladstone, MO. Born in Omaha, NE on November 12, 1931 to Roscoe L. and Aura C. Shields. He grew up in the Bethany area of Lincoln, NE and graduated from Northeast High School in 1949. William graduated from the Lincoln Business College in May, 1951 and then enrolled in the U.S. Navy and proudly served until April of 1955. When he returned from the Navy he attended the University of Nebraska, graduating with honors in 1958. He was employed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office until his retirement in 1997. William married the love of his life, Nancy Ellen Atchley, on January 22, 1983, and together enjoyed their home in Gladstone, MO for the last 37 years. William was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Nebraska Huskers; he always took time to stop and watch the games.

William is survived by his wife, Nancy of Gladstone; his brother Roscoe Shields, Jr. of Lincoln; sister-in-law Barbara Pope of Las Vegas, NV; nieces, nephews and many grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Patricia Shields Delhay, brother-in-law Jerry Delhay, and sister-in-law Leona Christensen Shields.

The family requests no memorials or flowers. Private burial at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. www.lincolnfh.com