Schwentker, Wilbert F. “Bill” of O Fallon, MO, on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Mary L. Schwentker; cherished son of the late Clarence and Louise Schwentker; devoted father of Michael (Norma) Schwentker, Lavonne (Tim) Taylor, Larry Schwentker, Jeff (Amanda) Schwentker, Wayne (Dianne) Schwentker, Lynn (Chip) Whitehead, Darrell (Dawn) Schwentker, Lynette (Dave) Landherr, Crystal (Rob) Dussold, and the late Glennen Schwentker; loving grandfather of Sheila, Amanda, Colin, Rachael, Glennon, Jessica, Brent, Sarah, Jordon, Kyle, Ryan, Grace, Cassidy, Adam, Katie, Darric, Danielle, Darian, Drew, and Lucas; treasured great-grandfather of Jada, Charli, Gibson, Gavin, Chloe , Kylie, Raegan, Sawyer, Zion, and Wyatt; dear brother of Howard (Kris) Schwentker, Dennis (Barb) Schwentker, Jane (John) Redhage, and Jeanette (Gene) Kruse; brother-in-law of Marion Schwentker and Harriet (Tom) Grier.
Bill is preceded in death by siblings Orville Schwentker, Clarence Schwentker, Jr., and Leota Schwentker.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. While living in the Lake of Ozarks, Bill spent his spare moments fishing and boating. He also enjoyed playing the slots and indulging in the occasional margarita. Bill was deeply loved, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
American Diabetes or
American Heart Association.