William R. (Bill) Jereb passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on July 3, 1924 in North Chicago. Bill served in the United States Army for two years during WWII. He was employed at US Steel (Wiremill) in Waukegan for 28 years, and was also a clerk at Consumers Credit Union for 20 years. He was past President of the Prosveta Newspaper, and past President of SNPJ Lodge 14 in Waukegan. Bill was an avid walker and hiker, preferring to walk most places. He also loved to read, play the piano, and was a dedicated White Sox fan.
He is survived by Dorothy, his loving wife of 57 years, his four sons; Kenneth of Grayslake, IL, Gary (Renee) of Cary, IL, Gregory of Grayslake, and William of Aurora, IL, and two granddaughters; Melanie, and Amy.
He was preceded in death by his brother Frank in 1969 and his parents, Frank and Helen.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 9, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00pm with a Memorial Service starting at 8:00pm here at the funeral home. Call for info.