William W. Weibel

January 29, 1926 - March 21, 2015

William W. Weibel Born in Chicago, IL the loving son of the late William and Hazel (nee Clegg) Weibel. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at his home on the Kankakee River, Wild Feather Subdivision. Beloved husband of the late Norma Shirley (nee MacDonald); devoted father of Barbara Weibel, Linda Fritz and Nancy (Dale) Judevine; proud grandpa of Gina (Tony) Vescovi, Victoria (Alex) Theimer and Kelly Schneider; great grandpa of Dominic Vescovi; dear brother of Laura Belle (the late Larry) Byrne and caring brother in law of Kay MacDonald. Preceded in death by his father, mother and beloved wife. A decorated Veteran of the US Air Force serving his country during WWII as a Lower Ball Turret Gunner aboard Boeing B17. As a young man William was employed as a milkman for Hunding Dairy, he later became a journeyman electrician working out of IBEW Local 176. His greatest pleasures were riding on the River on his pontoon boat and driving his Harley Davidson golf cart. Having been deeply devoted to his family, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as a loyal friend and neighbor. He will be missed by his family and the community in which he lived. Prayer Service for William W. Weibel will begin at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W Ford Rd., Channahon. With Cremation Rites to follow services. Preferred Memorials may be directed to www.honorflight.org. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 2:00 PM until Services begin at 8:00 PM For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com