Age 76 of New Lothrop passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 17, 2021 at St. Peter Catholic Church.
William was born on February 7, 1945 to Aschel and Evelene (Hoose) VanEeckhoutte in Moline, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Charlene E. Root on June 16, 1973. They celebrated 48 years of marriage.
William worked as a Tool and Die Journeyman for Universal Electric for many years before retiring. During his life, William enjoyed fishing and camping. He could fix anything around the house and enjoyed tinkering. He loved his naps, and more than anything, he loved his family. William was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
William is survived by his wife, Charlene VanEeckhoutte; his children, Evelyn (Anthony) MacDonald and Galen (Rachel) VanEeckhoutte; his siblings, Norman (Joan) VanEeckhoutte, Joan Allison-Bair, Janet Gill, Shari Kolleck, and John (Kathy) VanEeckhoutte; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Carol McGeough.