William F. Oppelt

Dad, There are so many songs, we need to sing, remember, and live by.Thankx to you we will.So many people will miss you and your way.I really miss you,songs i cannot even hear yet.RIDE FREE ILOVE YOU WBS

Bill, I've known you for over 30 years. You've always marched to your own drummer. I saw you stitch up your own hand after a losing battle with a chain saw. I've seen the remains of a TV set that you shot and more than one guitar that suffered serious injury at your hand. I watched you cure a reluctant transmission with a pint of acetone. Oh, yes. The drummer you marched to was playing a far different tune then the one the rest of us listened to. We'll truly miss you, buddy. See you down...

Growing up and eventually living across the street from Mr. Oppelt was always full of excitement and adventure. I owe my appreciation for motorcycles especially those made by Harley-Davidson, to Bill. Thank you for all the rides when I was a child. Thank you for letting all the forts be built in the yard. Thanks for the the pool and tree fort. Thanks for letting us cut through the yard on our way to Lincoln School. Thanks for being a part of our lives, East Hazel Crest will not be the...

Papa I miss you so much !!!!! I cannot believe you are gone !! but I know that you are watching over me!!! I love you so much and Thank you for everything you have taught me and for all of the memories... I love you so much !!!! you are in my heart forever..... give Grandma a kiss for me !!!! and Mikey and Shaun miss and love you too !!!