William Willman

Mr. Willman was the owner and operator of A.D.A., Inc. Security Services in Belleville, Illinois for over thirty years after retiring from a twenty year over-the-road truck driving career. Prior to his truck driving career, he spent time driving local truck routes, working for the railroad, and serving in the United States Armed Forces for two years of active duty beginning in 1954.

Among his passions in life, Mr. Willman was a gifted artist and active member of the Gateway East Artist Guild in Belleville, Illinois, as well as an avid photographer. Other hobbies of his included: flying airplanes, horseback riding, and spending time with and training his many beloved dogs.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Elmer and Alva, nee Freivogel, Willman.

Surviving him are his loving and devoted wife, Ruth M. Willman, nee Tribout; children, Steven (Diane) Thompson and Brock Willman; grandchildren, Steven (Carla) Thompson II, Anthony (Amanda) Ballard, Nancy Thompson, Kyle Thompson, Tyler Willman and Aaron Willman; great grandchildren, Abby Ballard and Haylee Ballard.

Memorials in Mr. Willman’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois

Service: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois