William E. White

March 24, 1933 - May 3, 2014

William E. White, age 81, of Bensenville; Veteran U.S. Army, Korean Conflict; beloved husband of 50 years to the late Lois M. White; loving father of Mary (Marco) Quazzo, Nancy (Eric) Mueller, Shirley (Mike Herzog) White and the late Elizabeth (survived by David) Lowrey; honored grandfather of Sarah, Paul, Andrew, Alan, Daniel, Dante, Laura, Kimberly, Rachel and Nicholas; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Because he opened his heart to all, he was affectionately known as "Dad" or "Crazy Grandpa Bill" to many . Member of I.U.E.C. Local # 2. Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, on Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Family and friends are asked to gather on Thursday at St. Celestine Catholic Church, 3020 N. 76th Ct., Elmwood Park, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with Funeral Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Our Lady of Grace School Tuition Fund, 2446 N. Ridgeway Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 are appreciated. For info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com