William Natsues

William John Natsues, husband, son, brother, and father of two children, William and Louise, of Chicago, IL., died on July 9, 2024.

Will was born in Fresno, CA., in 1982 to Lori Certalic and Bill Natsues. As a child Will loved visiting his grandparents in Shaver Lake, CA., and reminisced often about their fruit trees and swimming pool. He graduated Bozeman High School in 2000 before studying at Montana State University.

Will was the proud organizer of the Bite of Bozeman and worked in the service industry around town. After moving to Chicago in 2011 he transitioned from the service industry to the brewing industry at Malt Handling. He was proud of all the breweries across the US and internationally where he helped plan their grain system and always worked hard to help support his family. Will was a devoted and loving husband and father to William and Louise, who will dearly miss him. Will always found the fun and loved traveling with his family to many places including Costa Rica, the Azores, Mexico, and Puerto Rico and often to visit family in North Dakota, Nebraska and Montana. Summers found him grilling the best steak and taking the kids on adventures around the city or to wild places.

Will was proud to see what a great big brother William is and loved to hear him practice his drums. Will loved to laugh with Louise and take her to the library and West Ridge Nature Park to find deer.

Will’s family, friends and loved ones appreciate the care and support shown by so many at this unexpected loss.

Will is preceded in death by his Papou and YiaYia, Chris and Billie Natsues, Grandfather John Pearson, Uncle Steve Natsues and four legged Greta. He is survived by his wife Cammie and his children William and Louise, four legged Bernie, father Bill Natsues and wife Denise, mother and stepfather Lori and Fred Certalic, sisters Mindy Karl (Mike, Clark and Phoebe), Rebecca Herrington (Chris, Bentley and Fiona) and brother Ian Certalic (Katie).

Visitation and memorial service will be at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL., 60625 on Thursday, July 18, 2024, visitation from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, memorial service immediately following at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations in Will’s name may be made to Montana Trout Unlimited, PO Box 7186, Missoula, MT., 59807 or other organizations.

Fond memories may be shared at www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com