William “Bill” Ream Jr., of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 73. Cherished son of the late Jean and William M. Ream, Sr.; dear brother of the late Steve Ream. Beloved husband of Edna Ream; devoted father of Charles "Chuck" Ream, Hollie (Che) Dyer, Desiree Paris, and Nathan (Amanda Barker) Ream; loving grandfather of Joseph Ream, Devan (Jamison) Franks, Jacob Ream, Hannah Wackernagle, Lily Wackernagle, and Cole Lay; dear brother of Sandy (Earl) Robertson, and Diane Todd.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Intrepid. He retired from Bodine Aluminum. Bill loved his dog, Frani, loved to watch the Price is Right, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune. He was also a St. Louis Cardinals Fan. Bill loved music, especially The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Bob Dylan. He loved to travel all over the United States with his wife. Bill was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew.
Memorials may be made in Bill's name to
Special Olympics.