William J. Zaksas
Obituary's Biography:
William John Zaksas, age 77, of Lake Villa, IL, passed away January 11, 2025. He was born November 12, 1947 in Pueblo, Co.
Beloved husband of Debra Egger, son of the late Joseph and Ann (nee: Mostelka) Zaksas, brother of Joseph (Mary Jo) Zaksas of Sarasota, Florida, Margaret (Mark) Smith of Loudon, Tennessee, Richard (Laura) Zaksas of Inverness, Illinois, uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Upon graduation from Marquette University, Bill started his career as a Mechanical Engineer. He was employed at Underwriters Laboratory, American Hospital Supply, and Abbott Laboratories designing medical devices and surgical instruments.
Bill was an avid skier and a member of the Wilmot Ski Patrol for over 35 years. Many summer days were spent golfing, fishing on Petite Lake, and tending to his rose and vegetable gardens.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 at 11:00am. Interment will be held privately. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847) 223-8122.
Dear Deb and Bill’s Family,
Bill was a great guy and an asset to the Egger Family all these years. He will be missed!
With our deepest sympathies,
Ron, Marilyn, John, April, Lucas, Lorelei, Bryan, Jessica, Emmalina and Oliver ❤️
I had the pleasure of serving with Bill on the Wilmot Ski Patrol. I joined that patrol in 2005 and Bill was a fast friend. We skied many runs together serving on the Wednesday day shift for a couple of seasons. He was a wonderful man. I’m sorry to hear of his passing. I regret I will miss his service as I’m out of the country but will keep him in my thoughts and imagine he’s making some great runs again! Warmly, Lee Anne
Dear Debbie and family,
Bill was certainly a dedicated, reliable patroller and instructor. We enjoyed skiing with him over the years. Our sympathies to you all.
Mary and Jeff Chemelewski