William was born in Joliet, Ill. A resident for four years, he was in the maintenance industry and was a World War II and Korean War Marine Corps veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margie J.; three daughters, Paula R. Beoletto-Roese of Yorba Linda, CA., Marsha G. Horwath of Las Vegas and Linda Vera Negoski of Richmond, Ind.; one sister, Betty Hrubis of Joliet; four grandchildren;and four great-grandchildren.