Obituaries
William V. “Bill” Bart III, 75, passed away peacefully at UnityPoint Methodist on February 22, 2021.
He was born March 27, 1945, in Peoria, to William V. Jr. and Helen (Butsch) Bart.
Bill is survived by his committed loving companion Ladonna York; his sister Valerie Krause of Pekin; his children; Debbie Bart of Dunlap, Jeff (Jean) Fishers of IN, Angie (Kathy Clark) Bart of Dunlap, Joe (Kris) of Dunlap, 8 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Bill has owned several local businesses throughout the years, but his real love was sales. He started in the car dealership Industry in 1968 and owned Auto Lane for many years. Bill was an avid golfer and competed in many local and state tournaments. His greatest golf accomplishment was winning the Peoria Men's City Tournament in 1983.
Private family services will be held Friday, February 26, 2021 and burial will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com