He was born on January 13, 1944 in Belleville, the son of the late Oscar Harry and Lillian Barbara (Grahman) Hamann.
Bill married Linda Sue Kendall on February 8, 1964 in Belleville. She survives.
In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by four children Sandy (Larry) Battas, William “BJ” (Mindy) Hamann, Glenda (John) Stahnke, and Paul (Brandy) Hamann; eleven grandchildren Kevin, Chelsea, Rose, Carly, Aaron, Jason, Alex, Gabe, Jared, Jacob, and Justin; one great grandson Ethan; three siblings Bob Hamann, Larry (Rose) Hamann, and Janet Ittner; several nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.
In addition to his parents, Oscar and Lillian, he is preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Hamann; brother in law Gary Ittner.
Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights.
Funeral Service will be held at 10 am on Thursday July 26, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights.
Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation or The American Heart Association.
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