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1950
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2011
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William Blumberg Obituary
William S. "Bill" Blumberg, 61, of Collinsville, Ill., born April 6, 1950, in East St. Louis, Ill., died at 3:49 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.
Bill was very active in the Collinsville community. He was a community leader, being involved with many organizations and charities. He created and founded Williamsburg Mercantile Mini Mall and also Flintlock Forge. He had a long history of working for the Preservation and Restoration of downtown. Bill was a prolific writer of poems and short stories. He was on the Anderson Hospital Board of Trustees and a board member of the Collinsville Historical Museum. Along with his wife Shelley, he was an avid horseman, loved all of his animals and a supporter of the former Collinsville Humane Society and ARRF of S.W.I.L. Bill graduated with honors from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., majoring in political science. He will be remembered with love for his strong sense of family, friends, faith, his classic sense of style and a good hat.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Fay C., nee Blackwell, Blumberg; his grandparents, William H. and Lucile Blumberg and Stephen and Flossie Blackwell; and his great-grandfather, John Henry Blum, who was founder of the Blum Bell Factory in Collinsville, Ill.
Surviving are his wife, Shelley, nee Smith, Blumberg whom he married on Sept. 22, 1973; mother-in-law, Shirley M. Smith; sisters-in-law, Sharon Campbell and Susan (Danny) Farris; two aunts, Frances (Robert) Olbrich and Floy Hartman; and two uncles, Ellis Blackwell and Stephen Blackwell.
Memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue & Relief Foundation or Collinsville Historical Museum. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Karen Landwehr and Rev. Elmer Bowman officiating.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Blumberg
Michael Stewart
April 26, 2012
Dear Shelley,
I just ran across this today (4/26/12) and was shocked. From what little contact I had with Bill, he was a genuinely nice person, what we'd call a mensch. I can't imagine the loss you must feel.
I hope you are doing okay and you know I always wished the best for you.
With warmest regards,
Michael (Salada) Stewart
[email protected]
Andy Holtgrieve
September 26, 2011
Shelley, I just learned of Bill's passing this morning and am saddened for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family in your time of grieving and loving rememberance.
Mary Ferguson
September 25, 2011
Dear Shelley--I was unaware of Bill's sudden passing until this morning. I am so very sorry for this great loss that, not only you all have endured, but the community as well. Bill lit up a room and a conversation whenever he joined it. He was a brilliant people person and a definite asset wherever he went. You will remain in my thoughts.
Pat Dalton
September 24, 2011
Shelley, my sympathy to you and your family. Bill was a special person who will be deeply missed. May God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. I am always here for you.
Connie Kessler
September 24, 2011
I have known Bill since High School. My heart felt sympathy for the loss of a good person. May the thoughts and prayers of friends and family help you make it through a difficult time. Bill will be missed by all who knew him.
Jim Merriman
September 24, 2011
To the family and friends of my high school classmate Bill Blumberg, may God comfort and encourage you in your time of loss.
Don Shaffner
September 24, 2011
Shelley - You have my prayers in your time of grieving.
I pray for God's strength and comfort.
Albert Artimisi
September 23, 2011
What do I say about a man I met over 48 years ago? A guy who always extended his hand to me with a big smile and warm greeting. A true gentleman who loved his wife and pets and gave back to society more than most. My sympathy to Shelly and family. We have lost a true friend.
September 23, 2011
Shelly: My very deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Have many fond memories of our association while working at the office supply store on Main Street.Bill was a great guy. Still have my rescue Shelties
Ruth Adamson
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