William J. Peach, Jr., age 92, formerly of O'Fallon, Ill., born March 25, 1931 in O'Fallon, passed away September 14, 2023 at his home.

Bill grew up in O'Fallon and farmed with his parents north of town. He served in various capacities of civic leadership and community involvement. In his younger years, he participated in stock-car racing for over 20 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War in 1952-53, and in the Army Reserves through 1960. He was a Life Member of the American Legion Post 137 and VFW Post 805, and a 20+ year member of the O'Fallon Sportsman Club, serving three terms as President. Formerly, Bill served on the O'Fallon Park Board, O'Fallon Underwater Search & Recovery team, and Board of Directors Ill. Highway Commissioners for many years. In 1989, he was elected Highway Commissioner for O'Fallon Township and served 24 years. He was a member of Int. Union of Operating Engineers, East Central Ill. Highway Commissioners Assoc., was former owner/operator of Peach Service, and former dealer with Minneapolis Farm Eqpt. A lover of all animals, Bill was known for his petting zoo, and maintained and supplied the animals at the Tri-Township Park in Troy for many years. He was a strong supporter of many community events and the O'Fallon Fire Dept. and had been awarded the O'Fallon Jaycees Citizenship Award.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents William and Mabel, nee Munie, Peach; son Wayne Peach, step-son Mark Holzbach; sisters Virginia Fulford and Verna (Donald) Stock; brothers George (Mona) Peach, and Jack Peach.

He is survived by his wife, Carol, nee Gilley, (Holzbach) Peach, whom he married 9-18-1993; his children Kevin Peach, Karen Curtiss, Carol (Danny) Miller, Wanda (Tony) Walker, step-daughter Debbie (Bobby) Horvath; grandchildren Meredith, Melissa, Jamie, Chrissy, Angel, Wanda, Wayne, Jason, Jeremy, Jodi, Anthony, Larry, Donnie, Dustin; step-grandson Alec; sisters Ruth (Jack) Wise, Jean (Art) Eschman, brothers Joe Peach, Frank (Diane) Peach, Sam (Gloria) Peach, sister-in-law Ina Peach, brother-in-law Tom Fulford; and many great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations are suggested to the O'Fallon Historical Society, O'Fallon Township Senior Citizens, American Legion Post 137, or VFW Post 805. Sign the guestbook at www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Visitation: 4-8 pm, Monday, September 18, 2023 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O'Fallon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. Clare Catholic Church, 1411 Cross St., Shiloh, with Rev. James Deiters presiding. Graveside Service with military honors will follow at O'Fallon City Cemetery, O'Fallon, IL. Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon, assisted the family.

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