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William Tucker Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - William J. Tucker, 88, of Springfield, died at 6:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his home.
He was born Feb. 2, 1929, in Edinburg, to William G. and Ruth Patheal Tucker. He married Wanda "Joan" Collins on Feb. 17, 1951, and she preceded him in death on May 10, 2002.
Survivors include two sons, William "Bill" Tucker of Godfrey, and Owen "Jay" (Vicki) Tucker of Washington; three grandchildren: Jennifer Tucker, Damian Tucker, and Cody Tucker; one great-grandson, Isaac Snyder-Tucker; one sister, Betty Waszak of Ogden, Utah; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and one brother, John Tucker.
William was a U.S. Marine veteran.
He retired from CILCO after 38 years of service.
He was an avid Cardinal fan and managed the Budweiser tent at the Illinois State Fair.
He was a member of the Navy Club for 30 years and helped in the organization of the Sangamon County Citizens Police Academy.
Memorial Gathering: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Staab Funeral Home–Springfield.
Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Staab Funeral Home–Springfield, with Roger Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the United States Marines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Shirley Cornelius
April 1, 2017
Bill
You were a great mentor. All my son's and grandsons and daughter,daughterinlaws and grand daughters and lots of other family members including myself and my husband worked for you at the fair in the great bud tent. It was the best place to go.
Everyone loved Bill he lived his life to the fullest.I could go on and on but to many things to mention just a great man.
We will truly miss you bill. Safe journey. Rest in peace. Love you.
Stephen Hesse
April 1, 2017
RIP Bill
Steve "Buck" Hesse
George Alewelt
March 31, 2017
Rest in peace Mr. Tucker.
March 31, 2017
Rest in Peace Marine. Semper Fi.
March 31, 2017
Bill was an amazing man with a great sense of humor. I will never forget Joan telling him he could not wear his Cardinal's hat to my wedding but as I was walking down the aisle after the ceremony he took it out and put it on. He will be missed greatly.
Tanya Renoud
Kasey Ciota
March 30, 2017
Bill was a GREAT MAN. So so so sorry to hear this. My condolonces to Jen,Cody,Damian and the rest of his family. He an Joan are together now. Heaven gained a great soul.
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Apr
3
Memorial Gathering
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Apr
3
Memorial service
11:30 a.m.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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