William "Bill" A. Crater

William A. “Bill” Crater, 82, recently of Crest Hill, of Tinley Park 59 years, passed away on Dec. 29, 2018, surrounded by his family. Husband of Sherry Crater and the late Sylvia Crater, 1995. Father of the late Katherine Crater, 2014, Candace Crater, Kyle (Frances) Crater, Lance (Carolyn) Crater, and Greg Crater. Step-father of Ryan (Sarah) Linsner, Rebecca (Clifford) Sinks, Erik (Lisa) Linsner. Proud Grandpa of 16 and Great-grandpa of 1. Brother of the late Janet Larson, Agnes Starks, Ruby Jean Girot, the late Helen Knight, the late Patricia Albright, and James Crater. Born in Custer Park to Lyle and Wilma Crater, Bill, graduated ISU receiving a BA and MA in Secondary Education, Science. He retired after teaching at Bremen Community School Dist. 228 for over 40 years where he chaired the Science Dept. for many years. He also coached Track and Cross Country and was a long-time Drivers Ed teacher. He was the ultimate supporter of his children’s interests, especially as the Inspiration to his sons band, The Billy’s Boys. He enjoyed fishing most on his family farm. Visitation will be held on Wed., Jan 2, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m with a Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL. Committal Services will be privately held at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee. Arrangements entrusted to Heartland Memorial Center. To sign guestbook visit heartlandmemorial.com or call 708-444-2266.