William Charles Calog's Obituary
Obituary of William Charles Calog Please share a memory of William to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book William “Bill” Charles Calog, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. Bill ispreceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy (Adcock) Calog, and his loving wife of 52 years,Elizabeth (Buchs) Calog. Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his son, Jeffrey Calog and wife Erica; daughter,Janine Toner and husband Jonathan; brother, Michael Calog and wife Nettie; grandchildren, Riley, Reid,and Raegan Toner; and a host of many other dear family and friends. Bill was a funny, outgoing, fun-loving, and hardworking man who adored his family. He was very proudof them and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Bill never met a stranger -he easily made new friends everywhere he went and touched the lives of so many around him. He had away of putting everyone he met at ease with his special warmth and loved to make people laugh. Billbelieved there was never a joke that could be told too many times and he had so many favorites that hiswife Elizabeth numbered his jokes. He was always up for new adventures and recently got a newpassport so he could see more of the world. Bill had a wide range of hobbies and interests. During his childhood years, he loved riding the ChicagoDouglas el-train operated by his grandfather, Charlie Adcock. Bill also enjoyed time in his grandfatherAdcock’s workshop listening to the Chicago police band on a wooden Philco radio. Later, Bill shared acommon interest in HAM radio and model trains with his son, Jeffrey. When his children were younger,Bill loved to take them fishing, camping, and on trips across the United States to visit historical sites. Inhis downtime, he grew roses that he liked to display in the home. Bill was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs, and always had high hopes they would win another WorldSeries. He enjoyed watching sports whenever he could. Bill was an avid reader and liked to listen toclassical music. He loved to attend his grandchildren’s activities and made it a point to support them inall their interests - theater, sports, and music. He was very active in the daily lives of his daughter Janineand his grandchildren, and he would do anything to help his family. Aside from his children and grandchildren, Bill was most proud of his military service. He served as asergeant in the 2nd U.S. Army from 1967-1969 in which he was deployed to South Korea as a militarypoliceman. Bill attended and graduated from Blackburn College where he held a number of leadershipsroles including Head of Construction in the work program. While at Blackburn, he met his wife ElizabethAnne Buchs. He was smitten with her the first moment he saw her, and they married on December 31st,1966. He shared in Elizabeth’s battle with Multiple Sclerosis for 42 years. For over a decade, he servedas her devoted and tireless full-time caregiver. Bill had an outstanding career as a retail manager for 48 years to provide for his family. He was wellrespected for his honesty and integrity and expected the same from his employees. His career took himto many different states including Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Kansas. In retirement,he moved to Texas to be with his grandchildren. Bill was a devoted Christian and member of First UnitedMethodist Church in Pearland, where he helped to serve communion. A Funeral service will be held for Bill at First United Methodist Church in Pearland on Saturday, January21st, 2023, beginning at 11:00 am. A service will also be held at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home inSpringfield, Illinois (530 N. Fifth St) on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, beginning at 10:00 am. Internmentwill follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery (1441 Monument Ave, Springfield, IL 62702).
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