William "Bill" Lee Baldwin

William “Bill” Lee Baldwin, 78, of Warsaw, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born February 20, 1948, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Victor and Bertha Cochran Baldwin.

Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army and faithfully served his country for two years.

On February 4, 1967, Bill was united in marriage to Dixie Diana Green in Davenport, IA. They shared fifty-nine wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life centered around family, love, and time spent with those who meant the most to them. She survives.

Other survivors include three daughters, Diana Steffen (Jim) of Argyle, IA, Connie Baldwin of Keokuk, and Amy Morgan (Jerry) of Keokuk; and one son, William Baldwin (Gina) of Leavenworth, KS. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Tamsen Hodson (Nathan), Erin Steffen, Samantha Palmer (Kevin), Darian Donaldson (Jeffrey), Gaige McGreevey (Savanna), Jared Steffen, Andrew Benstine, Halla Green (Todd), Bo Woods (Adrian Robles), and Jayden Woods; eighteen great-grandchildren, Hayden Houston, Tamya, Nathan, Louis, and Ryleigh Donaldson; Wyatt, Timber, and Oakley Palmer; Colton Six; Casey and Levi Steffen; Trinity, Wyatt, Hunter and Emmett Hodson; Lilith and Maya Woods; and Jax Ace Woods; and one great-great-grandchild, Rizzo Eid.

He is further survived by his siblings, Carolyn Barry (Vernon), Barbara Egley (Robert), Charlotte Cooksey (Christopher), John R. Nichol (Judy), and Robert Nicol (Barb), many nieces and nephews and his longtime friend, Bill Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, James Steffen; four siblings, Mildred Cady, Victor Baldwin, Charles Nicol, and Janice Baldwin.

Bill had been employed by several businesses through the years, including Purple Martin Fisca Gas Station, Alcoa, Ammco Transmission and International Harvester. Bill later became the owner and operator of B&B Transmissions, where he worked for forty years until his retirement.

In his younger years, he loved playing Bluegrass music on multiple instruments, including the harmonica, banjo, and guitar, often sharing that music with his family. He also spent time as a dirt track stock car racer and enjoyed a good game of penny poker.

Bill was a natural storyteller and an avid fisherman who loved time on the water. His favorite fishing partners were his longtime friend Bill Smith and Jimmy Lee Steffen, but he always welcomed the chance to take any of his children or grandchildren along. He shared countless stories and created many cherished memories while teaching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren how to fish at a young age. Above all, Bill deeply loved his family, especially his grandbabies, who meant the world to him.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the James Michael Lee Steffen Leadership Scholarship Fund and mailed to

Amy Morgan, 1821 Franklin St., Keokuk, IA 52632 or dropped off at the Vigen Memorial Home.