William B. Pfeil, Jr. 59, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Bill was well-known in Belleville both for his size and his heart – a gentle giant. He was a Mason and Shriner. Bill loved driving his truck, seeing the country, and meeting new people. He especially loved being a Jeeper. Bill was a member of the St. Clair Masonic Lodge 24 and the Ainad Shriners.
Bill was the son of the late, William B. Pfeil, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Chrissy; two step-children, Kendall and Lorelei; his mother, Betty (Gary) Lanter; a sister, Susan (Steve) Woods; a brother, Paul; his mother-in-law, Peggy (John) Lowe; his brother-in-law, Tim (Amy) Neff; four nephews and a niece, Alex, Jake, Braden, Ryder, and Mara; and many family members and friends who loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation or to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026, at George Renner & Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Masonic ritual and memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026, at George Renner & Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Deacon Doug Boyer officiating.
Bill’s final act of kindness was donating his body to Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
