William Boyd Autra

August 9, 2020

Mr. William B. Autra, age 90 of Harrison Township, passed away Sunday evening at Shelby Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on March 25, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana, a son of the late Robert and Ethel (Dowdell-Vote). On April 28, 1951, William was united in marriage with Donna Marie DeSmet in Mount Clemens. Mrs. Autra passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 in Florida.

William had worked at the Mt. Clemens Pottery and as a clerk at the United States Postal Service. He served in the United States Air Force as a staff sergeant during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Old Crowd. William enjoyed golfing, wood carving and bird watching.

Mr. Autra is survived by his children, Deborah (John) Autra Schroeder, Mark (Faylene) Autra, Craig (Margaret) Autra, Daryl (Judith) Autra, Angela (Robert) Autra Sawyer; sister, C. June (F. Herbert) Metzger; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. William was predeceased by 6 siblings, Minnie, Robert, Elsa, Joe Autra ,Dorothy Gentry and Lulu Mae Wright.

Visiting hours are on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Scripture service at 7:00 pm at the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens. Due to Covid-19 restrictions: 10 visitors at a time, face masks must be worn entire time (mouth and nose has to be covered). Food and drinks not permitted. Please limit your time to 10-15 minutes of viewing to allow another guest to visit.

Private burial will be in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Clinton Township.