William "Bill" Fredrick Ferger, Jr., April 3, 1937 - July 5, 2024

Williamm Ferber, Jr. 87, of Belvidere, formerly of Dixon, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at Maple Crest Care Center, Belvidere. He worked for Raynor Garage Doors in the trucking department and as a maintenance supervisor for a total of 38 years, prior to his retirement in 1999.  Bill was born on April 3, 1937, in Dixon, the son of William and Deloris (Long) Ferber. He married Janet Ferger on June 15, 1963 at First Prebytrian Church in Dixon. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2021. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 -1960. Brill was an avid bowler for many years, and even found himself managing a bowling alley while in the service. One of his proudest moments was when he bowled 287. He was very active in the First Presbyterian Church in Dixon. He attended children's choir as a child, and as an adult, he was an elder and was active in the Mariners. Bill was a self taught woodworker and an all-around handyman. If it could be fixed, he would find a way. Bill was a caring friendly, and helpful person, a wonderful husband, a loving father, and a fun grandpa, who will be dearly missed. Bill is survived by two daughters, Debra (Jim) Fiegle of Palm Harbor, FL, Vickie (Derek) Sherman of Belvidere; four grandchildren, Alyson Fiegle, Jason Fiegle, Connor Sherman, and Erica Fiegle. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Churck Ferber; one sister, Dorothy Schumacher; and two grandsons, Ryan Sherman and Andrew Fiegle.