Bill was born July 15, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL to William and Mary (Tomaszewski) Baum. He married Rose Betty Reasor April 18, 1973 in Peoria. She passed away Sep. 23, 2004 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father, one step-sister, and one nephew.
Survivors include the love of his life, Rebecca Sweet of Washington, two sons: Patrick and Nicholas of Washington, two step-daughters: Jessica Keenan of Pekin, Christa (Ben) Keenan of Peoria, three grandchildren, two sisters: Carol Clifton of Belleville, Barb (Larry) Clarkson of Peoria, two step-sisters: Theresa (Larry) Clark of Peoria, and Barb (Mark) Fisher of Mesa, AZ. Bill was also a beloved nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend.
For the past 37 years Bill had been employed with Affiliated Home Center in Morton. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 627.
Funeral services will be Saturday June 19, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation will be two hours prior to the services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
Please view Bills life story at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com
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