William Robert "Bill" Utke

William "Bill" R. Utke, age 81 years, 6 months, and 14 days joined his beloved wife Pat in Heaven on January 19th, 2025 in the pasture doing what he loved with his trusted companion "Bud." Bill was born on Monday, July 5, 1943, in Billings, MO to Willis Utke and Blanche(Munson) Utke. He was raised on a farm in Billings where he attended High School and graduated in 1961. He was joined in marriage to Patricia Ruth Coonis on September 20, 1963. Bill and Pat were blessed with 56 years of marriage before her passing in January 2020. Bill was preceded in death by both parents and his loving wife, Pat who he missed dearly. He is survived by his two sons, his daughter, two grandsons, and two granddaughters, and his sister Sondra. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings Chapel, with Funeral Service on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11 am, also in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings Chapel. Burial will immediately follow the service and take place in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings, Missouri.