Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Jan 24, 1946 – Jul 31, 2023
William (Bill) B. Baldwin, Jr,, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 31, 2023. Son of the late William B. Baldwin, Sr. and Bernice M. Baldwin (nee Stoving).
Beloved husband of Barbara Baldwin (nee Ostrander) for 56 years, loving father of Brian M. Baldwin, brother of John (Mary Rapert) Baldwin and Mark (Linda) Baldwin, brother-in-law of David (Betsy) Ostrander, Steven (Sue Harrison) Ostrander, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Bill was an Army Vietnam veteran and a retired Police Captain with the Ladue Police Department. He worked after retirement at Home Depot and Wild Birds Unlimited. Work seemed to be his hobby and he enjoyed being out in the community talking to and helping people. While working his 32 years with the City of Ladue Police Department, he attended the 134th session of the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He also served as a Supervisor in the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
Services: Celebration of Life at The Crossing at Chesterfield, 114 Eatherton Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63005 on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Backstoppers or The Gary Sinise Foundation. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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So sorry to hear about Bill, I don’t know if you remember me, but I’m Joe Binkley, who lives in Baton Rouge Louisiana. I was in the FBI academy with Bill. We have visited each other in St. Louis and in Baton Rouge. I know how tough this is on you and Brian but I have been through the same thing I lost my wife Pat in 2016 after a long sickness. my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Joseph Binkley
October 04, 2023 | BatonRouge, LA | Friend
Barb and Brian
Love you both
Hold on to Bill’s memories, something everyday will remind you of him. It’s ok to
Grieve and we know Bill is in a better place
And we’ll see him again:
Precious memories, unseen angels
Sent from somewhere to my soul
How they linger, ever near me
And the sacred past unfolds
Precious memories, how they linger
How they ever flood my soul
In the stillness, of the midnight
Precious sacred scenes unfold
Mark and Linda Baldwin
August 11, 2023 | Bryan, TX | Brother
May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.
TL
August 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss.
Donna Kaminski
August 11, 2023 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
Barbara, so sorry for your loss. I think of you so often. Irv and I will keep you and Brian in our prayers.
Charlotte (Bovier) Knepper
Charlotte Knepper
August 10, 2023 | Conroe, TX | Friend
I worked from time to time with Bill at Wild Birds Unlimited and always enjoyed his company and our conversations. He will be missed by many friends and family.
Timothy Walsh
August 10, 2023 | Chesterfield, MO | Coworker
Barb and Brian, so very sorry for your loss. Bill was such a great guy, and Ryan and I have great memories of baseball games shared with Bill and Dave! Our deepest sympathies to both of your during this time.
Jeannie Edmonds
August 10, 2023 | Ellisville, MO | Friend
Our sincere condolences to Barb and Brian during this difficult time. Bill defined what a good neighbor should be. He was friendly, helpful and fun-loving. He was always willing to lend a hand, whether it be to assist when a large tree limb fell during a storm, loaning his tools or sharing his secrets to a perfect lawn. We will sorely miss our ritual of sitting by the fire with Bill on Halloween night. The neighborhood will not be the same without Bill.
Carol & Mike
August 10, 2023 | Chesterfield, MO | Neighbor
My condolences to Barb and Brian. Bill was not only my co worker but he was a great friend. He was always teaching me about important events in history and why I need to know all about it and the movies that I just needed to watch to learn about these things. The thing I loved most about him is, If I ever changed my hair or did my nails he’d say, “that’s so cute!” He noticed things that an average person wouldn’t notice. I’m so grateful I was able to get to know the amazing person he was....
Trysten Martin
August 09, 2023 | Wildwood, MO | Coworker
