He was born April 18, 1935 in Anna, IL to Emil and Naomi (Hill) Brase. He married JoAnn Nelsen in Escanaba, MI in 1959. She survives.
Also surviving are 2 sons, Jeffrey Brase (girlfriend, Junelle Tice), and Steven Brase; 1 granddaughter and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stanley; and brother, Lawrence.
Bill was a United States Air Force Veteran. He worked at Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville before retiring. He was a very skilled craftsman and made beautiful furniture that will be enjoyed for many years. Bill volunteered at P.A.W.S. and enjoyed walking the dogs. He was a member of the Bartonville United Methodist Church.
Cremation has been accorded. A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel in Bartonville with Rev. Linda A. Richard officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to P.A.W.S., Bartonville United Methodist Church, or Methodist Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com.
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