William 'Bill' Vickers

William “Bill’ Vickers, 82, of Sterling, Illinois, formerly of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Citadel of Sterling. He was born on December 6, 1939 in Dugger, Indiana to Eugene ‘Bill’ and Reva J. (Poole) Vickers. Bill married the love of his life, Katherine L. ‘Kathie’ Vickers, on May 28, 1966.

Bill was a member of the Rock River Christian Center in Rock Falls, Illinois. He was an Industrial Arts and Math teacher at North Knox School Corporation, retiring in 1997 with several years of service. Bill enjoyed studying and teaching the Bible, fishing, shooting firearms, woodworking, spending time outside, being with family and chocolate. 

Family left to cherish the memories of Bill include: his wife, Kathie Vickers; son, Brian (Joan) Vickers of Rock Falls, IL; daughter, Brenda (Chris) Gravesen of Clearlake, CA; four grandchildren Jordyn (Joshua) Norrick, Austin (Kylie) Vickers, Corinna Gravesen and Cecily Gravesen, and three great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Deloris Reintjes. 

Funeral services to honor the life of Bill will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton with Rev. Dick Smith officiating. Bill will be laid to rest in Morris Chapel Cemetery in Linton. The family has requested memorials be made to the Rock River Christian Center, with envelopes available here at the funeral home.

Family and friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home. 

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.andersonpoindexter.com.