William Wayne Patterson OBITUARY

William Wayne Patterson OBITUARY

William “Wild Bill” Wayne Patterson: 91 years old of Antioch, IL, passed away peacefully, Wednesday October 21, 2026, at Advantara, Lake Zurich, IL. He was born March 8, 1935, in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late Bertis and Elizabeth (née Claspell) Patterson, growing up in Waukegan, IL before settling in Antioch, IL. Bill proudly served in the US Army. Bill began his career as a supervisor at Johnson Outboard Marine Corp. Waukegan, later owning and operating a Carmel Corn Shop in Waukegan, IL, and BJ’s Fashions for Men and BJ’s Sport Center, Antioch, IL. Bill was a member and past president of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, and past member of the Antioch Rotary, Antioch Lions Club, and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 525. He enjoyed: boating, golfing, and fishing. On July 16, 1966, William married Shirley McNeely at Immaculate Conception Church, Waukegan, IL.

Survivors include: his wife of 60 years, Shirley; two sons: William (Sherri) Patterson and Bryan (Krystal) Patterson both of St. Johns, FL; four grandchildren: Devin, Dillon, Kaelyn, Caden; and many other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by three brothers: Jack, Harry, and Bert Patterson.

Funeral Services and interment will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105l are appreciated in Bill’s memory. Please sign the online guest book for Bill at www.strangfh.com.