William Henry Dudley

William 'Bill' Henry Dudley, 61, of Chatfield, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Chatfield.

Bill was born July 25, 1950, in Decatur Ill., to J.C. and Esther (Young) Dudley. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1968. He joined the US Army on April 27, 1970, and was in the Vietnam War. On June 16, 1973 he married Sue Schroeder at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. Bill worked as a FMC operator at Pace Dairy Foods.

He was a member of the VFW of Chatfield, Post # 6913. Bill enjoyed fishing, his grandkids activities, watching the birds, snowmobiling and collecting model trains.

Survivors include his wife, Sue of Chatfield; one son, Eric of Chatfield; one daughter, Jennifer (Andy) O'Connor of Chatfield; two grandchildren, Kennedy O'Connor and Drew O'Connor; his mother, Esther of Chatfield; and one brother, Roger (Dorothy) Dudley of Chatfield.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, with the Rev. Preston Paul officiating. Burial will be in the Chatfield Cemetery with military graveside honors by VFW Post # 6913 of Chatfield.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Riley Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is in charge of arrangements. (507) 867-4310. www.rileyfuneralhomes.com