OBITUARY: William E. “Bill” Pattermann,

William E. “Bill” Pattermann, age 87, of Hilbert, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2018 in Lakeland Florida. 

He was born March 20, 1931 in Aurora, IL, son of the late Leo & Loraine (Kuhn) Pattermann.  Bill married Arlene Weiland on September 27, 1952 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Batavia, IL and celebrated over 65 years of marriage.  

He is survived by his wife: Arlene; two daughters: Lou Ann (Don) McHugh of Stoughton, WI, Linda (Rick) Thiel of Hilbert; two sons: Randy (Pattie) Pattermann of Elburn, IL, Lee (Ellen) Pattermann of Hilbert; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren with two more arriving soon; a brother: Tom (Joan) Pattermann of Sugar Grove, IL; and his brothers-in-law: Jim Weiland, LaVerne Weiland & Lenny (Judy) Weiland.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law: John & Martha Weiland; two sons: Daniel in 1956 and Dennis in 1999; a brother: Jim (Jane) Pattermann; a sister: Mary Ann (Jim) Schaben;  a brother-in-law: John (Alice) Weiland; and his sisters-in-law: Josephine Weiland & Clareen Weiland.   Funeral services were at 12:00 Noon on Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. Mary Catholic Church (108 S. 6th St.) in Hilbert with Rev. Michael Betley officiating.  Burial was in the Parish Cemetery.