William G. Rix

William G. Rix, 83, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. He was born June 7, 1941 in Joliet, IL to George and Lillian D. (Thrane) Rix. He married Charlotte Mae (Cunningham) on May 12, 1973 in Seneca, IL. William served in the United States Army from 1962-1968. He worked at Caterpillar in Aurora for 31 years, retired in 1993 then worked for Lake Holiday Maintenance for 23 years before retiring to enjoy life. William was a talented woodworker, in which he won several awards at the Sandwich Fair. He also loved fishing, hunting, and taking drives. He was known for his fun personality, loved to be a joker, also a big instigator. He loved visiting the local coffee shop for breakfast. He always had his partner in crime by his side, his beloved dog Barbie.
He is survived by his two daughters, Billie (Mark) Rix of Morris, IL, Lynette (David) Richards of Clarksburg, WV., their children, Courtney, Dylan, Dakota, Lauren, Dylan (Mann), Alexia, Dustin, Joseph (Mae); several great-grandchildren; step-children, Kevin (Diane) Rosenbum, Tonette (Wayne) McCoy, George (Jana) Hogle; several step-grandchildren and step- great-grandchildren; one brother, John (Diane) and sister in law, Shirley (Mac) Cunningham.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Rix; parents, George and Lillian Rix; two brothers, Bob and Alfred Rix; his beloved dog, Barbie; two brothers-in-law, Richard and Craig “MAC” Cunningham; three sisters-in laws, Joyce Rodgers, Peggy Lane, and Karen Watson; and father and mother-in-law Sherman and Velma Cunningham.
Cremation rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home. For more information or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
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