Wilson Morrisson "Willie" Bering III's Obituary
Godfrey- Wilson Morrisson “Willie” Bering III, 78, died at 8:25 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 from complications of elective surgery he had on his birthday present to himself and fought very hard as did his daughter Kim, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Willie was born on April 19, 1938 in Decatur, IL the son of Horace and Aileen (Cook) Bering. Mr. Bering attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church and was a member of the Alton Moose Lodge #951. He owned and operated Willie’s Place in Decatur, IL. A man of all trades, he was a tool and die maker at his family’s foundry Chambers Bering and Quinan of Decatur, IL., Norfolk and Western Railroad and many construction jobs along with owning a bar called Willie’s Place. Willie also played college football and playing cards. He was a professional bowler, loved to hunt and fish, shoot pool and play shuffleboard. He was a very special man who loved his life, family friends, his Kitty Cat and Josie and all animals of all nature. He was a Cubs fan but he lived with Kim he became a Cardinals Fan unless they were playing the Cubs. The moose has a party for him called Willie Day and he had a great time on the Saturday before his birthday. They appreciated him and he loved them dearly. Kim kept in contact with his other daughter Tami daily.
Surviving are two daughters, Kimberly Trout (Pat) of Godfrey and Tami Morris (Larry) of Springfield, IL, a granddaughter, Lorraine Chaney of Decatur, IL, and his former wife, Betty Bering of Decatur, IL
Willie was preceded in death by a son, Wilson M. Bering IV, and a brother Bud Bering.
A funeral Liturgy will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Liturgy. Memorials may be directed to Alton Moose Lodge #951.
The family of Wilson Morrisson “Willie” Bering III is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
What’s your fondest memory of Wilson?
What’s a lesson you learned from Wilson?
Share a story where Wilson's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Wilson you’ll never forget.
How did Wilson make you smile?