Louis D. Shaner, 87, 649 E. Livingston St., Celina, died at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 14, 2009, at his residence.

He was born June 14, 1921, in Celina, to Clay and Bessie Shaner. On Sept. 26, 1946, he married Marjorie M. Cook, who died June 8, 1999.

Surviving are a son, Ricardo L. "Ric" (Amber), Celina; three brothers, Jay and Leon, both of Celina, and Boyd, Columbia, S.C.; a sister, Virginia Brehm, Chattanooga; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two sisters, Alice Curts and Thelma Grunden.

He was a self-employed brick mason for over 40 years.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Jeff Conrad and John Paul Kessler officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences can be sent to dick.hellwarth@verizonmail.com.