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William A. Derrig Sr.

Hillside-Westchester, Illinois

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William A. ''Bud'' Derrig Sr., Retired C.P.D. and Lt. Col. U.S.A.F., beloved husband of the late Josephine; loving father of Noreen (Ed) Helmer, William A. Jr., Patricia (Patrick) Mulville, Michael (Patricia), John (Donna) and the late Edward Derrig; dear grandfather of John, Bill, Katie, Anne,...

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He was a master astronomer. Hope to talk to him again about the stars. Joan Elizabeth Derrig - your niece. Thinking of you and my brother Michael on Veterans Day. Looking at stars always. Keep on eye on us.

Dear Cousins Noreen, Billie, Patti, Michael, and John,

I offer my condolences to you and your families and share in your sorrow. Your Father was my favorite uncle. I loved to listen to him tell stories about his service in World War II and about his years teaching school in the inner city. I still remember the night he was shot in the line of duty when the squad car came to the house on Adams Street to take your Mother to the hospital to be with him. Your Father was brave,...

Patti,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Dawn

I am sorry to hear about Uncle Bud. My mom is actually here in Indiana with me as I write this. Please accept my condolences. He was a lucky man to live 88 years, with most of that time living on his own.