Born June 13, 1940 in Nickelton, Missouri to Oral and Ruby (Slover) Dimmitt, he married Bette Eileen Schoaf on June 12, 1960 in Mapleton. She died September 16, 2020. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Becky Jackson; two sisters, Ramah Bailey and Betty Wheeler and one brother, Leon Farr.
Surviving are one daughter, Barb Dimmitt of Peoria; one son, Bradley “Brad” (Sherry) Dimmitt of Glasford; and one grandson, Austin Dimmitt of Edwardsville.
Bill worked as a meat cutter for 35 years for the United Food and Commercial Workers, retiring in 2002. Previously, he worked at Caterpillar, Inc. for five years.
He enjoyed the outdoors and liked spending his free time hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family.
Private graveside services will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Mapleton.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Timber-Hollis Fire Department, 401 South Glasford Road, Glasford, IL 61533.
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