Bill was a graduate of Calumet High School in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. Bill was a banker for 40 years with the First National Bank of Chicago (now Chase). He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and darts. In 1959 he married Barbara Hyde, and they divorced in 1983. In 1988 he married Elaine Cuprison, who preceded him in death. Bill was also preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara, two sons, James Black and Robert Black and brother, Charles "Mick" Black, .
He is survived by his children, Scott (Betsy) Black, Ft. Wayne, IN, Donald (Lori) Black, Redding, CA, David Black, Sacramento, CA, John “Jay” (Lori) Black, Portland, OR, Matthew (Jill) Black, Elgin, IL, Tammie (Chris) Hoyt, Holden, LA, and step children, Ed (Carmen) Wlezien, Plainfield, IL, and Teri Wlezien (Joe) Wood, Villa Park, IL; 24 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of William's life will begin on Sunday, November 11, 2018 with a memorial visitation from 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Christian Church, 26900 S. Will Center Road, Monee, IL. Preferred memorials to The American Legion, Post 1200. Per William's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.
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