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William Tuft Obituary
PEORIA - William H. Tuft, 75, of 5536 North Fairmont Drive, Peoria, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev.
He was born Aug. 2, 1931, in Easton, Pa., a son of Benjamin and Betty (Reibman) Tuft. He married Wanda Bernhardt on Sept. 15, 1956, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Timothy N. Tuft of Peoria, Jon E. (Barbara) Tuft of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Kevin I. Tuft of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Mary Ann Tuft of Chicago; and one brother, Thomas Tuft of New York, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Carole.
William was a life/health insurance agent for 48 years and had opened offices in Peoria, Chicago and the World Trade Center in New York City. He was a former sports writer for the Peoria Journal Star while attending Bradley University.
He served his country in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Paris and Germany.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and was a 40-plus year member of the Insurance Industry Million Dollar Round Table.
Visitation for Mr. Tuft will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2007, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 Northeast Randolph Ave., Peoria, IL 61605, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Pastor James Betterman is officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria.
Funeral arrangements are through Richard S. Wilton, funeral director through Cumerford-Endsley-Diggle Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave., Peoria, IL 61604.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Lutheran Hillside Village.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Tuft
Brad Davis
May 5, 2007
Jon, Barbie, and Family,
Peggy and I would like to send our condolences and sympathy. We are very sorry for your loss. I'm glad you had some time to spend together before he passed away.
Brad Davis and Peggy Nance
Bruce & Donna Cloud
May 2, 2007
Dear Jon & Barbie,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Yours in Rotary,
Bruce & Donna Cloud
Jane Cox
May 2, 2007
Dear Wanda, Jon and family,
Although I only knew Bill for a short period he left a life long impression of passion, joy and perseverance. God bless you both and your family during these difficult times. I look forward to seeing Bill in heaven with his baseball cap in one hand and a glass of wine in the other.
Fondly,
Jane Cox and family
Tom Kromphardt
April 30, 2007
Dear Tim and the family of William Tuft,
My sincered sympathy in the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.
Tom R. Kromphardt
Patricia Myers
April 30, 2007
William's life is reflected in his wonderful son, Jon Tuft. For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7
Patti and Max Myers
John Nelson
April 30, 2007
Wanda & Family,
My sympathy to you on the passing of your husband/father.
I met Bill through Jay Janssen & Joe Napoli and I considered him the "quintessential" sportsman; he knew sports ! I will miss him.
John Nelson
Peoria, Illinois
April 30, 2007
Dear Jon,
Our deepest sympathy. With thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Yours in Rotary,
Joan & Jerry Krauss
April 30, 2007
Dear Jon,
Our deepest sympathy.
With thoughts and prayers for you and the family.
Yours in Rotary,
Joan & Jerry Krauss
Bill & Mary Waters
April 29, 2007
Dear Jon, Barbie, and Family,
Mary and I send our condolences and sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of your loss. Bill Surely sounded like quite a guy and lived life to the fullest. Peace and love be with you all.
Pam Gottschalk
April 29, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Tuft is a remarkable man. I always enjoyed taking care of all of you at The Grill, and hearing about the traveling adventures, and the wine experiences. A man of good taste! I think of all of you often, and I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and prayers. Respectfully, Pam
William Schultz
April 28, 2007
Our
deepest sympathy for The Tuft Family members on the loss of their
Father and Husband William(Bill) Tuft. Special condolences to Jon and
Barbie who enjoyed the perodic Florida visits by Bill and Wanda. MAY HE
REST in PEACE
Wm E Schultz Family
BurrRidge, IL
Cindy and Jessica Potts
April 28, 2007
Dear Jon, Barbie & Family,
We were saddened to hear of your family's loss, but know that Bill was a very special guy who is in a much better place and is smiling down on his wonderful family.
Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time and we stand ready to help in any way possible.
Your family is strong, just like Bill, and will be of great comfort to each other as you recall great times you've shared with Bill and treasure the memories always.
Take care and know we are thinking of all of you in everything that is going on.
Hugs!!!
Ed & Peg Schultz
April 28, 2007
Dear Jon, Barbie, and Family,
Though we know your hearts are breaking, we hope you can find comfort in knowing that he is with the Lord and our family in heaven.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daryl Bogard
April 28, 2007
Wanda, Tim, Jon and Kevin -- My father is visiting us for the weekend and shared with me the sad news. I will remember the good times we had together in Peoria and going to the ballgames in Chicago. Daryl and family
Mike, Chris, Michele, Lauren, & Kristen Schultz
April 27, 2007
Dear Jon, Barbie, & the Tuft Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. May your memories give you comfort. Always remember that he will be your guardian angel and watch over you.
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Barbie Tuft
April 27, 2007
To My Dear Family...
My Husband Jon, My Mom..Wandie, My Brothers Tim & Kevin..and Family relatives...
May we always treasure the wonderful times and memories we had with our DEAR Bill, I'm so blessed to have married into this family and to have you all as my family!
LET"S CELEBRATE THIS WONDERFUL MAN! Dad will always have a special place in my heart, and I will always treasure all his visits to Florida, our Family Trips, & his wonderful stories of all his travels and friends he met down his path of life!
I admired his drive and devotion, and his unwillingness to never give up...That's not the way BILL TUFT ROLLS!
God Bless our Family!
Heaven has welcomed a glorious NEW ANGEL! I'm sure Bill and Harry Carey are having a Hot Dog at a BASBALL GAME in Heaven right Now!
Jeannie & Fred Brown
April 27, 2007
Jon, Barbie and Wanda,
Our love and prayers are with each one of you. May it bring comfort to know Bill is suffering no more. He has taken his final trip and is at peace in God's care.
Carla Bernhardt
April 27, 2007
Bless you all at this time. Memories are God's gift so that we always have our beloved in our midst even though they are gone.
Barbara Sheen Todd
April 27, 2007
Dearest Jon and Family
I was so saddened to learn of the
death of your precious father.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and peace .
With sympathy
Barbara
Susan Allan
April 27, 2007
Jon,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's death. I hope you and your family remain strong.
Bob Hilton
April 27, 2007
Dear Jon and Family,
Chris and I send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in hopes that the Lord will provide you comfort in your loss.
Chris and Bob Hilton
Jon Heller
April 27, 2007
Jon, was so sorry to read of your dad's passing. Years ago, I believe my folks met yours. My dad took a liking to Bill. Hard to believe, but my old pop will turn 83 May 3rd.
Deepest condolences to you and your family.
judy mancuso
April 27, 2007
Dear Jon, Barbie and Jon's Mom, Wanda. I am so sorry for your loss. In the short time I've known you, you've spoken often and so fondly about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope that the memories of a wonderful friend and father stay with you and sustain you. He will always be standing right beside you.
Your neighbor, Judy
Trish Schultz
April 27, 2007
Dearest Wanda, Tim, Jon, & Kevin,
I am so glad to have known Mr. Tuft and be a part of your wonderful family! What drive and energy he had along with his vast knowlege of the fine restaurants and the very best wines to order when dining! Cheers Bill! :-) I will miss all of the great stories from his lifelong travels and experiences! What a glorious life he lived! May we all remember the warm and wonderful times that he brought us! God Bless you Mr. Tuft!
Ameel Rashid
April 27, 2007
Dear Wanda,
My deepest sympathy on the death of
Bill. You are in my thoughts and I
hope you are well.
Ameel Rashid
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