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WILLIAM OLIVER
ROSEWOOD HEIGHTS — William D. Oliver, 88, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Born Jan. 30, 1930, in Alton, he was the son of Forrest and Evelyn Oliver.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, he served during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a mold maker for Owens-Illinois Glassworks.
He married Gwendolyn M. Ash Dec. 7, 1956, in Alton, and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage. She survives, along with three children, Daniel (Connie) Knight of Wichita, Kansas, Brian Oliver (Sue Zumbehl) of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, and Laurel Galeener of Wood River; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 23 at Paynic Home for Funerals from 10 until services begin at 11 a.m. Pastor Dan Smith will officiate.
Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com.
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June 24, 2018
Billy and I went all through school together from Milton School through graduation from Alton High School in June 1947. With his last name beginning with an "O" and mine with "N", we were forced to sit next to each other at graduation and I remember him being at my 12th birthday party and many other events. I sat with he and his wife at the same table at our last class reunion. God Bless his family. Betty (Nickell) Wagner
Lisa McDonald Greeling
June 23, 2018
The light of God shines my way through the darkness of my broken heart,giving me strength to grow and heal. you have my deepest sympathy. Lisa Greeling
Sierra Spraggs
June 23, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss... You are in my thoughts and prayers... if you need anything let me know.. love you.. (Raechels friend)
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