William G. Wigham

William (Bill) George Wigham, a longtime resident of River Forest, passed away on Wednesday, March 19thafter a short illness.  He was born on April 30, 1949 in Chicago to Margaret Bradley and Paul Wigham andwas named after his fraternal grandfather, William G. Wigham, who was a minister.  Bill grew up on the west side of Chicago and graduated from Austin High School.  After a short marriage, he joined the Army just as his father had and was stationed in Germany and Ethiopia.  

Upon returning to the States, he got a job with the U.S. Post Office and worked at a number of different stations in the Chicago area before retiring from the station at O’Hare Airport.  He was a fan of the White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks and enjoyed playing golf with his father and his friends.  

Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Oak Park and sang in the choir for a number of years.  He continued as an active member until shortly before his death.  

A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 324 North Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 5th followed by a luncheon.    Burial will be private.

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