William George Morneau age 82, of Paris passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2011 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alfred and Mildred (Ewend) Morneau. Bill was raised in the Duluth and St. Paul areas of Minnesota and made his home in Paris, Michigan with his wife Beverly in 1955. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bill was a man of his own, and he had a unique character. He will be deeply missed by his family. He is survived by his wife Beverly Morneau; nine children, Alfred, Yvonne, Vivian (Jack) Page, Vienna, Norman "Pete" (Ginger), William "Bill" , Valencia (Tom) Kapuscinski, Allen (Tracy) and Anthony; a daughter, Jeane (Bill) DeCoursey from a previous marriage and two sons, Ken, David from a previous marriage; 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mildred, and siblings, Richard, James, Jean and Millie. There are no services being planned at this time. Arrangements and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.