William Robert Edmiston, 77, of St Louis, passed away on May 8, 2022.
William was born in Alton, Illinois February 8, 1945.
Bill graduated from Alton High School in 1963. He received a bachelor of science in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1969. Bill was in the USAF ROTC program while attending Georgia Tech. He later received his MBA at UMSL. He began interning at McDonald Douglas in his Junior year at GT and finished his one-employer career at Boeing in 2010.
He was an avid collector of Early Americana and everything that had to do with the spirit of independence and the Revolutionary War. He participated in Revolutionary reenactments, was a purveyor of antiques, and was a ferocious reader of American History.
Bill was proceeded in death by his parents Lela Bailey Edmiston, William E. Edmiston, and brother Dennis K Edmiston.
Bill is survived by and was the big brother to Karen L. Boedeker (Mike) of Portage, Michigan, Patricia E. Prose of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Tamara E Nichols (Dave) of Birmingham, Alabama. Dollar($) Bill, as he was affectionately known, leaves behind Nieces and Nephews: Brian Boedeker (Penny) and Brooke Boedeker Wilson both of Godfrey, IL, Kelly Alexander (Josh) of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Spencer W Nichols of Birmingham, Alabama. As well as 5 great nieces: Faith Wallace(Jacob), Paige Boedeker, Kaitlyn Boedeker, Macy Wilson, Kate Wilson all of Godfrey, IL and Arden Alexander of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Bill had a Beagle or Bassett hound over most of his adult life. All of them were named Molly - why mess with perfection. They were great companions and built-in exercise for him. The current Molly will be making her home with Brian Boedeker’s family in Godfrey. Donations should be directed to the Humane Society of Missouri.
The family appreciates your support and care during this time.
Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
