He was born April 18, 1934 in Pekin to William and Bernice (Eiker) Purdy. He married June Rickgauer on Sep. 25, 1952 in Pekin. She passed away September 22, 2005 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two great-grandchildren.
Survivors include six children: Betty (Scott Mancini) Purdy, Wilma Phillips, Sharon Kemper, Vicky Bolt, Billy (Robbin) Purdy, Tammy (Bill) Havens, all of Pekin, 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and three sisters.
Bill worked for several factory’s including Pekin Foundry, Caterpillar, Inc., and Clays Farm Equipment in Morton. He also worked with the grounds crew at Pekin Country Club.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
You may view Bill’s obituary online at www.davisonfultonwoolsey.com