William Frederick Schmitt

February 6, 1932 - April 10, 2013

William Frederick Schmitt, 81, of Beecher died at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was born on February 6, 1932. He served in the U.S. Navy 1950 – 1954. Bill retired from Culligan Water Conditioning and enjoyed working at the Beecher golf course. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. His wife Shirley preceded him in May of 2012. Surviving Bill are two sons: Fred (Nancy) Schmitt of Beecher, Bruce (Alice) Schmitt of Kennewick, Washington; two daughters: Theresa (Orbin) Banks of Park Forest and Lois (Cliff) Harms of Beecher; Eight grandchildren: Stephanie Harms, Amber (Ron) Stone, Christina Schmitt, William Schmitt, Bryan Duncan, Heather Duncan, Adam (Disa) Duncan and Zachary (Dannae) Banks; Seven great grandchildren: Autumn Brys, Celina Duncan, Sean Day Duncan, Anderson Gregor, Sydney Gregor, Josephine Duncan and Cooper Duncan. Also Surviving is one sister, Joan (George) Bolles. Preceding Bill are one great grandchild, Cody Brys; and four sisters, Mary, Shirley, Judy, and Janet. Memorial Services will be Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Hack Funeral Home, 753 Hodges St. Beecher, IL with visitation from 1 until 6:00 pm and the funeral beginning at 6:00 pm. Final resting place will be Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Please click here to view the video tribute