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Bill Schofield Obituary
On Friday December 12,2014 Bill Schofield 78, passed away in his home with family at his side. Bill was the son of the late William and Velva who were local florists in the Chicago area. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Schofield,son : Bill Schofield Jr.,and his daughter; Shannon Schofield and 2 grandchildren from his son ;Francesca and William Schofield. His sister Carole Gibbs still lives in the Chicago area near her children and grandchildren. Bill went to Niles High School and attended Bradley University on a football scholarship .He was an entrepreneur in the pet food industry and his company in New Bedford,Ma. is still being operated by the family. Bill loved to play golf, cards, handball and fishing. Some have said Bill was the best there was at " Gin Rummy ". He was a Chicago man at heart and what he loved most about it was going to a great steakhouse with friends and family after a day at the club. He was beloved by many and acquired a lot of nicknames over the years from customers friends and family such as " Schoie ", "Willie", " Wild Bill, " Poppy Bill, " and " Bubba ". Bill will be missed by many. He was generous. He was funny. He was a giant, and a captain ! He was everyone's "Uncle Bill"! Fly like the wind Bill ! We will all be sharing funny stories and great memories of you for a long time .We will never forget you ! You were loved.....To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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JimWalsh
December 11, 2024
My mentor and friend. Jimmy.
Rick Popp
December 11, 2023
I am sure wherever you ended up, you are still one of the cool guys there.
Jim Walsh
December 11, 2022
Bill you are still here in memories. Jim Walsh
Jim Walsh
December 11, 2019
I still think of you always Bill. Jimmy Walsh
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December 23, 2014
1st my heartfelt sympathies to the Schofield family.
My time with Bill started in 1977 in Skokie IL working with United Brokers. From there I moved to South Florida with Bill & the United gang. Bill left in 1981 forming W. Schofield & Co. I rejoined Bill in 1983 & in 1985 we formed Finicky Petfood. Shortly thereafter Bill named me President of Finicky & we worked together until 1999. He was a GREAT friend & competitor over the years & will be greatly missed by myself. Bill, May you rest in peace.
Tim Hester
December 23, 2014
Phyllis, Bill and Shannon I am so sorry for your loss. May your days of sorrow soon be filled with happy memories. Godspeed. Pam Hester
December 19, 2014
Phyllis and Family. I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Even though we had not seen a lot of you over the years, I still considered him a great man, friend, and mentor. I will miss him,but the memories of his friendship both at the Lake Shore Club, and United Brokers will remain in my memories. You are all in our prayers. Jim and Barbara Walsh.
BILL GIBBONS
December 19, 2014
BILL WAS MY IDOL.I WORKED FOR BILL FROM 1972-1979.
HE WAS ALWAYS A TON OF FUN. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A
MEMORY OF BILL.EVERYONE I HAVE SPOKEN TO FEELS THE
SAME. CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.TAKE SOLACE IN THE
MEMORIES. BILL GIBBONS
December 19, 2014
Bill was a freind in need, one of the good guys, I consider myseft lucky to have a freind like Bill
Tom Mc Carthy
Rick Popp
December 18, 2014
Will Miss you Bill. You were a class act. The coolest guy at United Brokers.
My condolences to the Schofield Family.
December 18, 2014
May your family find the love, strength, and courage needed to cope with the loss of your loved one.
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