Bill Califf Obituary
Harry William "Bill" Califf, 89, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away at 5:31 AM Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Bill was born January 20, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Harry A. and Maxine (Jacobs) Califf. He attended Mendon High School graduating in 1952. He then served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. On January 1, 1957, he was united in marriage to Rachel M. Schilson at Golden's Point Christian Church north of Hamilton. She preceded him in death in 2018.
Bill worked at Hubingers and Roquette for many years. In retirement he worked with Roger Turner on construction projects. He was a member the First Christian Church in Hamilton. Bill enjoyed volunteering his time at Meals on Wheels and the nursing home and was a regular Red Cross blood donor.
Bill is survived by a son, Terry (Susanne) Califf of Lincoln, NE; a daughter, Jennifer Rooney of Chatham, IL; grandchildren, Christopher Califf, William Welter, Andrea West, Yelena Califf, Joey Califf, Jacob Califf, Jessica Califf, Jarin Mueller, Cera Rooney, Mera Rooney, Trentin Rooney and Nia Rooney; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Chris Mott.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rachel; two sons, Mark and Kevin Califf; and siblings, James, Patricia and Jerry Califf.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Hamilton. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 PM Monday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with family meeting friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Great River Honor Flight or Meals on Wheels. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.
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William Seaver
April 15, 2024
Bill had bright eyes, big smile and always there to tell a story I'm sure was true. We were associates at the factory and he was ready to help with all that approached. Mighty good man.
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