Mr. William Joseph Householder, Age 85 of Grand Haven, formerly of White Cloud, died Friday, October 23, 2009 in Muskegon. He was born William Joseph Householder in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Rose (La Garra) and Earl Householder on July 26, 1924. He married Ruth June Brown on December 1987 and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2009. He was a semi driver for Steelcase. He was a member of Community Fellowship Church in Bridgeton. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his sons Tim & Brenda Householder of Jenison, James Matthew Householder of North Port, FL, his step daughter Pat Boes of Spring Lake, 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, his sister Martha Ann Wade of North Benton, OH, his brother Robert Tafe of Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his great grandson Zachary Michael Stoehr. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Community Fellowship Church, Bridgeton on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 with Pastor Mike King officiating. Interment in Lakeshore Cemetery, Grand Haven. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM at the church the day of the service. For memorials please consider Harbor Hospice. ‑ McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231‑834‑5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com