William "Bill" R. McDaniel

William “Bill” McDaniel, 70, of Bloomington passed away Friday, October 21, 2022. He was born December 6, 1951 in Bloomington, IL to Robert E. and Erma M. (Bossingham) McDaniel. He was baptized at First Christian Church in Bloomington. On August 4, 1973, he married Terri L. Brayfield at the same church.

Bill was a graduate of Bloomington High School and Illinois State University. He retired from Country Financial Fleet and Leasing in 2009.

Bill was a loyal Cub and Bears fan. Bill loved all things related to cars and motorcycles. He owned many unique cars throughout his life. They included the Cadillac Allante, Smart Car, Chevy Volt, and Mustang Mach-E. He was a member of the Cadillac Allante club and was able to drive his car around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Bill loved to watch racing and was able to meet his favorite racers, Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski. He owned many Honda motorcycles and a Can-Am Spyder. He was in an unofficial motorcycle club with his retired friends. They took weekly trips around the state and took some overnight trips, which included a trip to Sturgis.

Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Terri; daughter, Paula (Jake) Hieser; grandsons, Hayden and Hudson Hieser; siblings, Mike (Linda) McDaniel, Dave (Debbie) McDaniel, JoAnn (Greg) Sullivan; brother-in-law, Alan (Robin) Brayfield; sister-in-law, Vicki (Kevin) Kichas; and several beloved nieces; Jill (JT) Thomas, Rachel (Chris Shore) McDaniel, Brittani (Evan) Price, Brandi (Matt) Wright; nephews; Ryan McDaniel, Sean (Meghan) Sullivan, Michael (Samantha) Sullivan, and Daniel (Erin) Sullivan; several great-nieces, great nephews, cousins, and numerous cherished friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew Brian McDaniel; and brother-in-law James Brayfield.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A public visitation will be held at East Lawn Funeral Home on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hayden and Hudson’s college fund account, c/o IAA Credit Union, 808 IAA Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701.