Born October 29, 1941 in Gurnee, Il. passed away on June 19, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline (Dolly), 11 children Dave (Lori), Ron, Connie (Norman), William (Rob) Jr. (Trish), Dan (Doreen), Susie, Sheri (Laura), Mike (Rebekah), Melissa (Lome), Melinda, Michelle (Danny), 29 grandchildren and counting 15 great grandchildren and counting and one sister Beverly Jean. While attending and graduating from Amphi High School he was working with his dad at General Auction from the age of 14. To continue auctioneering he attended Reisch Auctioneer School in Mason city, Iowa and after graduation he then opened Bill's Auction House in 1968 and then Family Auction. Along with working he loved spending time with his family hunting and fishing at Big Lake. He will also be remembered for all his stories, crazy jokes and riddles, dancing, and singing with his ever growing family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.
