William Dale Rothgeb

William Dale Rothgeb obituary, Christopher, IL

William Dale Rothgeb

William Rothgeb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home - Sesser on Oct. 6, 2025.

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William Dale Rothgeb, 51, of Sesser, passed away on October 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 27, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Harlan and Camilla (Baugus) Rothgeb. He is survived by his parents Harlan and Camila Rothgeb of Sesser; daughter Lilly "Aeron" Rothgeb of Chicago; siblings Sheri Finney of Sesser, Eric (Ron Pajak) Rothgeb of Chicago and Jennifer (Saul) Castillo of Sesser; three nieces and one nephew Jacob Bohannon, Hannah Rothgeb, Jasmine (Keaton House) Castillo and Alyssa Castillo and one great nephew Kyzer Bohannon. His wishes were to be cremated and a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Ellen Ohland

Yesterday

Hello my dear friend and cousins. I am so very sorry you have such a great loss my heart is just hurting for you and my prayers will be to help you pass thru this the most difficult time in your life so please know that our lord loves you and we are all here with anything we can do to help with all my love, Ellen

Jeff Kusiak

October 7, 2025

My deepest condolences go out to all friends and family. I met Billy at Prosser a long time ago, rocking his long blond hair and wearing his leather jacket. Although we lost communication throughout the times, I do have good memories from back in the day. May he rest in peace, God Bless.

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