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William Conrad Pocklington

18 October, 1933 – 31 October, 2024
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Glueckert Funeral Home

William Conrad Pocklington, born in Chicago on October 18, 1933 to Daniel and Nora (nee Koch) Pocklington, Passed away at the age of 91 on October 31, 2024.

William graduated from Waller High School in 1950 and attended Chicago Teachers College before enlisting in the US Army for two years. Following discharge from the Army in 1956, William spent more than 40 years leading information technology departments for various businesses, including Dr. Scholl, where he met his future wife Jean (nee Terdina). William and Jean were active members of St. Cornelius in Chicago and St. Thomas of Villanova in Palatine.

William was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jean; Parents Daniel and Nora (nee Koch), Siblings Robert, Betty, Thomas, Buddy, and Loretta.

He is survived by children William (Michel), and grandchildren Andrew (Chicago, IL), Daniel (Madison, WI), and Will (Arlington Heights, IL).

Services for William will be held at a later date. Inurnment private.

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