William L. Foli Obituary (1938 - 2015)

William L. Foli, 77, of Secor, died at 9:07 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2015 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.His service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2015 at St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington with Rev. John Steffen officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m., Monday at the church. A private family interment will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.Memorials may be directed to the Danvers Lions Club.Bill was born April 21, 1938 in Bloomington, the son of William J. and Elizabeth Eva Hindenberg Foli. He married Sandra K. Otto on December 29, 1962 in Denver, Colorado. She survives.He is also survived by a son, Bryan (Becca) Foli of Champaign; three grandchildren, Connor (Hannah) Foli, Isaac Foli and Eliza Foli; two sisters, Donna L. Foli and Sharon (James) Jaeger, both of Bloomington; and two nieces, Michelle and Stephanie Jaeger.He was preceded in death by his parents.Bill was a 1956 graduate of Normal Community High School and received a B.S. in Building Technology from Bradley University. He served in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring in 1982 as a Major. He was a member of the Reserve Officers Association. Bill also worked for the Hamakua Sugar Company in Hawaii, retiring after 10 years with the company.Bills love was the Lions Club. He was a member and held many offices for Lions Club International. He also enjoyed succulent plants and deer hunting with his good friend Johnny.