William Tell Pearcy Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to William Tell Pearcy Jr. of Effingham, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 5, 2024 at the age of 78. William Tell touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Pearcy and Ruth Pearcy (Ramsey); his stepfather Samuel Baker; his son Keith Pearcy; his siblings, Erma Antrim (Shelby Lee), Sam Pearcy and Danny Joe Pearcy; and his sisters-in-law, Jeanne Willenborg and Pat Willenborg.
He is survived by: his wife Margaret Willenborg (Marge); his children, Vicki Will (Gerald) of Effingham, Tod Pearcy (Tina) of Effingham and Amy Sommer (Brian) of Springfield; his grandchildren, April Ritz (Alex), Amber Mooney (Kyle), Austin Wenthe (Morgan), T. Pearcy, Travis Pearcy, Curtis Sommer and Douglas Sommer; his great grandchildren, Matthew, Elizabeth, Claire Ritz, Hunter, Walker Mooney, Norah and Nolan Wenthe; his brother Richard Pearcy (Georgia); and his siblings-in-law, Sherry Pearcy, Rowena Pearcy, Joan Koester (Don), Mel Willenborg (Marge), Art Willenborg and Larry Willenborg. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anthony Church or St. Anthony Schools, the CCSI Charitable Fund (Crossroads Cancer Center), or donor's choice.
