William "Bill" Wire, 80, of South Wayne, WI passed away at his home on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  Bill was born on June 26, 1941 in Winslow Township to William and Lucile (Baker) Wire.  Bill farmed all his life in Northwestern Illinois and Southwestern Wisconsin.  He loved John Deere Tractors and dairy cows.  Bill was a huge Chicago Bear and Chicago Cubs fan, and Kentucky Basketball fan.

Bill is survived by his brother; Virgil (Janice) Wire of Winslow, nephew; Gene (Kate) Wire, two great nieces; Justeen (Brandon) Diffenderfer and Elyss (Taylor Williams) McNett, and four great-great nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL.

Pastor Kevin Cernek will officiate the services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Bill's caregiver Kathy and to the South Wayne First Response.

A memorial has been established in his memory.