William "Bill" Allen Heizer

WILLIAM “BILL” ALLEN HEIZER, 76, of Waterloo, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born to the late Leo J. and Rosalie “Sally” A. (nee Heck) Heizer on September 19, 1949, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Bill married Diane Woods on December 10, 1993, in Belleville, Illinois; she survives.

Bill had worked as a painter for Cecil Management in O’Fallon, Illinois, for 16 years.

Bill distinguished himself through honorable service in the United States Army, earning recognition as a highly skilled musician and instrumentalist.

An accomplished guitarist and brass instrument player, Bill further demonstrated his musical excellence through performances with numerous local dance bands, church praise bands, and orchestras, including the United States Army Band, 2nd Infantry Division Korea, the Waterloo Municipal Band, and the Busch Light Brigade. Bill will be fondly remembered for his deep love of music, which was a cornerstone of his life.

Bill was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and V.F.W. Post # 6504, both in Waterloo, Illinois.

He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Heizer, and is lovingly remembered by his children: sons Christopher (Michelle) Heizer of Imperial, Missouri, Jason (Kelly) Heizer of Saint Peters, Missouri, and daughter Sarah (John Reed) Heizer of Waterloo, Illinois. He was a proud grandfather to Taylor Heizer (Jeremiah Wall), Nicholas Heizer, Brooke Heizer, and Carson Heizer. He is also survived by his siblings, Joan (Ronald) Stork of Sparta, Illinois, and John (Carol) Heizer of Jackson, Missouri, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, his brother – Robert Heizer, and his infant sister – Mary Catherine Heizer.

Funeral Service:

  11:00 am, Tuesday, February 17, 2026

  Immanuel Lutheran Church

  522 S. Church Street in Waterloo, Illinois

Officiating:

  Rev. Benjamin Hayter

Interment:

  12:30 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026

  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

  St. Louis, Missouri

Visitation:

  Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

  Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

  Tuesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

  Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Illinois

Memorials:

  Family Choice