He was born March 4, 1939 in Peoria to Carl and Gladys (Terrell) Kessler. He married Patricia Falatka on May 30, 1964 in Peoria. She passed away December 11, 2020 in Peoria. Bill was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister.
Surviving are his three daughters, Angie (Brad) Bollinger of Dunlap, Nanette (Jeff) Brockamp of Marquette Heights and Stacy (Andy) Horman of North Pekin; five grandchildren, Nick (Natalie) Brockamp of Pekin, Halle Brockamp of Marquette Heights, Dawson Horman of North Pekin and Lauren and Delaney Bollinger of Dunlap.
Bill was a United States Navy veteran.
He worked as a welder at Caterpillar Inc. for over 25 years in East Peoria. He was also a part of the UAW Local 974.
Bill enjoyed antiquing, bowling, and watching westerns. He also loved going fishing and hunting.
A graveside service for William and Patricia will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin. Pastor John Vaughn will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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