William A. Stout went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Bill, a 55-year resident of Wheaton, passed away in Tennessee surrounded by family, prayers and love.

Bill and his wife, Mary, enjoyed 61 years of marriage and they were always having fun whether playing bridge, square dancing, doing skits for the kids and grandkids or attending all the activities the kids and grandkids participated in.

Born in Urbana, Illinois, son of Robert and Delia Stout, Bill was one of 12 children.  He is survived by his brother Robert Stout and his sister Sue Ash.  He is also uncle to over 40 nieces and nephews.

Bill was a wonderful father and grandfather.  He is survived by his children: Melissa Poisson (John Poisson), Brock Stout (Jeanine Stout) and Andrea Kalkbrenner (Steve Kalkbrenner).  His Grandchildren:  Chase Poisson (Amber Poisson), Bryce Poisson (Rachel Poisson), Quincy Kalkbrenner (Zoe Kalkbrenner), Kori Sullivan (Patrick Sullivan), Kyle Kalkbrenner (Scarlet Kalkbrenner), Maude Stout, Kara Villarta (Danrich Villarta), Tanner Kalkbrenner, Shaylyn Stout and Shauna Stout.  His great grandchildren:  Layne Poisson, Judah Kalkbrenner and Isla Kalkbrenner.

Bill was a project manager at Bell labs for 37 years and on the side spent his week-ends capturing the joy of couples as a wedding photographer.  As he moved into retirement, he helped with many church projects and joined mission trips to Bolivia.

Those that came into contact with Bill will tell you he was always willing to help and brought a smile to the room.

An open house will be held at 1700 Kay Road on Friday September 15, from 12-2 followed by the visitation from 4-8pm at Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton.  The service will be Saturday, September 16th at 10:00am at Hultgren Funeral Home, Wheaton. The service will be livestreamed beginning at 10:00am CST through this link: Funeral Service for William Stout . Interment will follow at 2:30pm at East Lawn Cemetery in Urbana.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Wheaton Bible Church, the Senior Women's Bible Study Group.