The following information is from Don Timmerman:

 

WILLIAM 'BILL' R. LEWIS, 69 PECATONICA - William "Bill" R. Lewis, 69, of Pecatonica, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014. Born April 4, 1945, in Rockford, the son of James and Margaret (Holinka) Lewis. Graduated from East High School, Class of 1963. Graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in teaching, later obtaining his Master's in administration. Married Janet Raywood on June 6, 1970, in Elgin. Employed by the Harlem School District as principal for many years, retiring in 2000. Member of All Saints Lutheran Church, Byron. Family was very important to Bill. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Janet; daughter, Patricia (Bill) Johnson; son, William (Heather) Lewis; grandchildren, Noah, Chloe, Claire, Nathan and baby boy on the way; special extended family, Laine Olson, Craig Olson, Julie Cadie, Jeff Olson, Deidra Johnson and their families. Predeceased by his parents. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, in All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.