William Wiltjer Obituary
Bill married the love of his life, Beverly "Jean" Oswalt on July 22, 1995, in Grand Rapids. Together they celebrated 26 years of marriage before Jean passed away on October 4, 2021. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and loved fishing.
Survivors include his daughter, Charlie Feenstra; step-children, Julie (Pete) Heimer, Christine (Johnny) Wingerter, Sandi (Kenny) Funk, and John (Tara) Somerville; grandchildren, Seth Heimer, Troy Heimer, Beau (Harleigh) Heimer, Nicholas Klemish, Ashley Wooden, Samantha and Cody Scott, and Tyler and Caitlin Sturgis; great-granddaughter, Charlotte Heimer; special nephew, Steven Johnson; and many other relatives and friends.
Per Bill's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital and Emmanuel Hospice.
Donations in Bill's memory can be given to Emmanuel Hospice.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Bill's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3627 Linden Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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