Bill Shadel was born on July 31, 1908 in Milton, Wisconsin, USA. He was married to Julie Strouse and Marion Kocher. He died on January 29, 2005 in Renton, Washington, USA.
Reported extensively for CBS radio during World War II. At the time of
his death, recordings of his wartime broadcasts were still being used
in journalism schools.
Children from first marriage: sons Willard Jr. (died 1993) and Gerald.
Children from second marriage: sons David and Douglas.