Born August 12, 1962 in Pekin to Paul Louis and Elvira Dorothy (McKlusky) Schramm, he married Rachael L. Willeford on February 15, 2020 in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Blaze W. Schramm of Pekin; two stepsons, Nick (Angela) Berry of Pekin and Jacob (Kayla) Lloyd of Secor; two stepdaughters, Samantha Berry of Pekin and Darienne (Nate) Cissel of Manito; five grandchildren, Chase Collins, Colby Berry, Harper Berry, Haven Cissel and Devina Cissel; two sisters, Nancy Campbell of Decatur, Alabama and Sandy Schramm of Pekin and many nieces and nephews.
He was a 1980 graduate of Pekin Community High School.
Bill formerly owned and operated Car Cosmetics in Pekin for more than 25 years. He last worked as a custodian in 2020 for the East Peoria Grade School District for 8 years.
He enjoyed meeting his friends for a Chicago Bears game and drinking a cold beer. He also enjoyed camping, golfing, playing hockey and riding motorcycles and jet skis.
Bill was a member of Pekin Moose Family Center 916.
His visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, where a private funeral service will immediately follow. The Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. Guidelines regarding social distancing and masks will be followed. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pekin Moose Lodge for the Helping Hands Program, 2605 Broadway, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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