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William M. "Bill" Regenhardt Jr., 87, of Mt. Vernon, died 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Saturday, July 12, 1924, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of William McKinnely Regenhardt Sr. and Margaret (Scheppleman) Regenhardt. He married Linda Williford on May 8, 1979, in Mt. Vernon, and she survives.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Regenhardt of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Jim Regenhardt and wife Doris of Edwardsville and Tim Regenhardt and wife Kristi of Mt. Vernon; four daughters, Sandra King and husband Ed of St. Charles, Mo., Amy Amann of Northeast, Pa., Carol Ambrosuis and husband Ron of Cypress, Texas and Katy Briggs and husband Randall of Argenta; a step-daughter, Tami Reid and husband Rick of Corinth, Texas; a brother, Joe Regenhardt and wife Mary Alice of Cape Girardeau, Mo.;16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

His parents; two brothers, Tom and Bob Regenhardt; a son-in-law, Timothy Amann; and one granddaughter, Rachel Amann, preceded him in death.

Bill attended Purdue University until the beginning of World War II, at which time he entered the United States Armed Services. He served in the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant under General George S. Patton, participating in both the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. During his Army service he was awarded the distinguished Purple Heart.

Upon his Honorary Discharge of the U.S. Army, Bill attended Southern Illinois University, completing a degree in mathematics. After graduating from Southern Illinois University Bill returned to Purdue where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating from Purdue, he worked for his father, the late William McKinley Sr., in the construction industry. Upon his father’s death, Bill stepped in to represent the Regenhardt family interest (including his mother’s) in Regenhardt Construction Company, which was owned by both the Regenhardt and Harrison families. At that time the company continued to grow its interest in highway construction and quarrying operations. In 1958, Regenhardt Construction Company became associated with R.B. Potashnick Company. At that time, the company became known as D.L. Harrison, R.B. Potashnick Company. Bill continued working for this venture until 1966. During that time, Bill was responsible for constructing many miles of the new Interstate system.

In 1967 the Regenhardt and Harrison families started Southern Illinois Asphalt, an asphalt contracting company based in Mt. Vernon. Bill became president of the new company, and during his tenure he completed various projects related to infrastructure and commercial development in Southern Illinois, including various sections of the Interstate system. Included in his career, Bill was involved in the purchase of a concrete pipe company located in Mt. Vernon. During this time, Bill was also instrumental in manufacturing the first precast box culverts in the State of Illinois. During this same period, Bill and his partners were involved in the development of rock quarry operations in Buncombe and Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bill continued in this capacity until the families of companies were sold in 1992, at which time he announced his retirement.

During his career, Bill was very involved with industry associations. This included serving as President of the board for the Illinois Asphalt Paving Association. In addition, he served as a board member of King City Federal Savings and Loan, a bank also located in Mt. Vernon. Bill was very involved with community service. His accomplishments include serving as a board member for the Mt. Vernon Township High School Board, member of the YMCA Century Club, Rend Lake Foundation board member, Illinois Societyof Professional Engineers, member of the American Legion Post 141, and Mt. Vernon Oakwood Cemetery Board. He was an avid golfer, a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks Association Post 819, and attended First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with Mr. Randy Sells officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hughey Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. A flag presentation will be performed by Ernie Collins, Chaplain of the Mt. Vernon American Legion Post 141.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Oakwood Cemetery or First United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.

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William M. "Bill" Regenhardt Jr., 87, of Mt. Vernon, died 10:25 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

He was born Saturday, July 12, 1924, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of William McKinley Regenhardt Sr. and Margaret (Scheppelman) Regenhardt. He married Linda Williford on May 8, 1979, in Mt. Vernon, and she survives.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Regenhardt of Mt. Vernon; two sons, Jim Regenhardt and wife Doris of Edwardsville and Tim Regenhardt and wife Kristi of Mt. Vernon; four daughters, Sandra King and husband Ed of St. Charles, Mo., Amy Amann of Northeast, Pa., Carol Ambrosuis and husband Ron of Cypress, Texas and Katy Briggs and husband Randall of Argenta; a step-daughter, Tami Reid and husband Rick of Corinth, Texas; a brother, Joe Regenhardt and wife Mary Alice of Cape Girardeau, Mo.;16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

His parents; two brothers, Tom and Bob Regenhardt; a son-in-law, Timothy Amann; and one granddaughter, Rachel Amann, preceded him in death.

Bill attended Purdue University until the beginning of World War II, at which time he entered the United States Armed Services. He served in the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant under General George S. Patton, participating in both the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. During his Army service he was awarded the distinguished Purple Heart.

Upon his Honorary Discharge of the U.S. Army, Bill attended Southern Illinois University, completing a degree in mathematics. After graduating from Southern Illinois University Bill returned to Purdue where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating from Purdue, he worked for his father, the late William McKinley Sr., in the construction industry. Upon his father’s death, Bill stepped in to represent the Regenhardt family interest (including his mother’s) in Regenhardt Construction Company, which was owned by both the Regenhardt and Harrison families. At that time the company continued to grow its interest in highway construction and quarrying operations. In 1958, Regenhardt Construction Company became associated with R.B. Potashnick Company. At that time, the company became known as D.L. Harrison, R.B. Potashnick Company. Bill continued working for this venture until 1966. During that time, Bill was responsible for constructing many miles of the new Interstate system.

In 1967 the Regenhardt and Harrison families started Southern Illinois Asphalt, an asphalt contracting company based in Mt. Vernon. Bill became president of the new company, and during his tenure he completed various projects related to infrastructure and commercial development in Southern Illinois, including various sections of the Interstate system. Included in his career, Bill was involved in the purchase of a concrete pipe company located in Mt. Vernon. During this time, Bill was also instrumental in manufacturing the first precast box culverts in the State of Illinois. During this same period, Bill and his partners were involved in the development of rock quarry operations in Buncombe and Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bill continued in this capacity until the families of companies were sold in 1992, at which time he announced his retirement.

During his career, Bill was very involved with industry associations. This included serving as President of the board for the Illinois Asphalt Paving Association. In addition, he served as a board member of King City Federal Savings and Loan, a bank also located in Mt. Vernon. Bill was very involved with community service. His accomplishments include serving as a board member for the Mt. Vernon Township High School Board, member of the YMCA Century Club, Rend Lake Foundation board member, Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, member of the American Legion Post 141, and Mt. Vernon Oakwood Cemetery Board. He was an avid golfer, a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks Association Post 819, and attended First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with Mr. Randy Sells officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hughey Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. A flag presentation will be performed by Ernie Collins, Chaplain of the Mt. Vernon American Legion Post 141.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to the Oakwood Cemetery or First United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.

William married Dorothy M Jeffery on 19 Jan 1946 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States, and was divorced in 1978. Dorothy was born on 09 Oct 1923 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 05 Apr 2014 in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois, United States; was cremated . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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