William J. Wild

William J. Wild, age 79, of Stockton, Illinois, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois after complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Cremation rites have been accorded and per his request no services will be held at this time. A memorial fund has been established and will be distributed amongst the Stockton military organizations and local hospices in Bill’s memory.
William was born on August 16, 1937, the son of Hans and Margaret (Baltz) Wild in Wisconsin. He attended Hanover Schools. William proudly served his country in the United States Army. After he was discharged, Bill worked for the railroad in Savanna, the Kraft Whey Plant in Stockton, and Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Freeport. Bill married Judy Krippendorf and later met the love of his life, Beverly Paisley in 1972.
Bill owned and operated Willie’s Woodshop, where he did woodworking and carpentry for 35 years until his retirement in 2002. Bill was a member of the Stockton VFW and the Stockton American Legion. He loved woodworking, making wooden novelties, gardening and collecting keychains. He also enjoyed restoring antiques and John Deere Tractors, which he would often show in parades. Bill was a caring man and always put others before himself. He had a strong work ethic and was accustomed to putting in long hard days. Most of all, Bill loved spending time with his family and friends.
Bill will be dearly missed by Beverly Paisley; one daughter, Kimberly Ann (Brad Musser) Wild of Stockton; two grandchildren, Anthony and Logan Musser; Beverly’s four children, Dennis (Erica) Paisley of Stockton, Diana (Terry) O’Malley of Stockton, David (Patty) Paisley of Ozarks, Missouri, and Deb (Dave) Parker of Stockton; Beverly’s 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; six siblings, Alberta Wild of Hanover, Illinois, Margaret Service of Clinton, Iowa, Alfred “Pat” (Dee Anna) Wild, Nellie (Nick) Bainbridge, Herman (Deb Polhill) Wild, and Donna Eadie all of Hanover; two sisters in-law, Lynne Wild of Stockton and Mary Wild of Hanover; and many nieces and nephews.
William is preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Margaret, one sister, Mary Wild; four brothers, John, Michael (Mary), Tom (Lynne) and Frederick Wild; an infant brother; two brothers in-law, Dale Service and Lynn Eadie; one sister in-law, Sally Wild; and Bev’s grandson, Mat Paisley.