William Otto Blaser Jr. – Age 78, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice Home Joliet. He was born August 27, 1946 and resided in Shorewood most of his life.

Bill was an avid bowler, he loved Nascar racing and went to Indy every year. He was a Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam and was in the Naval Reserve. Bill retired from Citgo and Chevron.

Preceded in death by his parents, William O. Blaser Sr. and Arlene (nee Holt) Blaser; 3 brothers, Christian, Stephen "Fat Boy" and John Blaser.

Survived by his brothers Richard "Bubba" (Sharon) Blaser, Douglas Blaser and Valerie Blaser Dobson; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Rule Blaser, niece Stephanie Bolz and nephew Douglas Blaser.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory 2320 Black Road, Tuesday August 26th from 3 to 6 PM. Inurnment Woodlawn Memorial Park Wednesday August 27th at 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Will County Animal Humane Society, 24109 Seil Road, Shorewood, Illinois 60404 or The Gary Sinise Foundation P.O. Box 40726 Nashville, TN 37204 would be appreciated. For information call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.chsfuneral.com.