Willard J. "Rab" Shenberger, age 81 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born February 20, 1937; the son of the late Walter and Thelma (Melester) Shenberger. Willard  "Rab" married Loeta (Rita) Holden on June 29, 1963 at the Freeport First Church of the Nazarene.

He had served in the United States Army and in the Army Reserves. He then worked for Modern Plating until retirement. Willard "Rab" was a Pilgrim member of the Freeport Moose Lodge and served as Governor for three terms. He was an avid NASCAR and racing fan and enjoyed fishing. He was a family man and loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and great grandkids.

Willard "Rab" is survived by his wife of 55 years, Loeta (Rita) Shenberger of Freeport; sons, Willard Jr. (Candy) of Freeport, John (Susan) of El Cajon, CA, James (Amy) of Freeport, and Jeffrey (Ame) of Monroe, WI; grandkids, Robbie, Ricky, Amanda (B.J.), Jimmy (Kendra), Alyssa B., Aubrey, Kayla B., and Joey; 4 great grandkids; sister, Evelyn (Louis) Taggart of Forreston; sister-in-law, Sharon Shenberger; several nieces and nephews; his Moose Brothers; and his dog, Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Walter "Red" (Barb) Shenberger; brother, Sheldon "PeeWee" Shenberger; and sister, Ruby (Delon) Brown.