

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Wilkie; parents Leroy and Eugenia Wilkie; beloved sister Virginia LeBrun, and Judy Rudisel. He is survived by sister Janet Southard; daughters Debora Wythe, Cindi Kreicker; stepdaughters Marla Dahl, Kerry Beard; grandchildren Angie Fisher, Aaron Mundy, Erin Harris, Nathan Kreicker, Ryan Lujan, Kim Peffer, Alicia Knecht and Karlie Scharrer; in addition to several great-grandchildren. Bill will be missed by sons-in-law Gerald Wythe, Tom Kreicker, Jimmy Beard, and Ron Dahl; in-laws Kliff Kreicker and Kevin Kreicker; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Bill attended high schools Gerstmeyer and Lab School in Terre Haute, IN. He was an Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War, Air Force Communication Service. Bill was a career Air Traffic Controller and worked many odd jobs to make a good life for his family.
In the spirit of friendship and remembrance of the loss of such a bright and powerful soul, family and friends will gather for a memorial service on May 16, 2026, 1 pm-2:30 pm, with a graveside service including the Honor Guard, at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton, Terre Haute, IN 47805.
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