William Gass

William F. “Bill” Gass, 83, of Baldwin, IL, born Friday, January 10, 1941, in Waterloo, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, IL.

Bill was the owner of W.F. Gass Construction Company. He was a member of St. Paul UCC in Floraville, IL. He was also in the Red Bud Boat Club.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents, Casper and Hilda, nee Haltenhoff, Gass
• Son, Richard Gass
• Granddaughter, Jessica Hecht
• Sisters:
  • Ruth Kaemper
  • Lucille Gass
  • Florence Kempf
• Brothers:
  • Paul C. Gass
  • Marvin W. Gass
• Former spouse & dear friend, Rita Darlene Gass

Surviving are his:

• Daughters:
  • Julie (Steve) Hecht of Old Monroe, MO
  • Amy Gass of Belleville, IL
  • Jennifer (Eric) Meinkoth of Lebanon, IL
• Brother, Earl E. Gass of Belleville, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Stephen (Ally) Hecht
  • Natalie Meinkoth
  • Valerie Meinkoth
• Great granddaughter, Charlotte Hecht

Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Paul UCC-Church in Floraville, IL.

Visitation: Visitation from 9–11 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Paul U.C.C. 100 Koerner St. in Floraville, IL 62298.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Paul U.C.C. with Pastor Matt Friz officiating. Private family interment at St. Paul Cemetery in Floraville, IL.

Obit Provided By:
Kurrus Funeral Home