William J. “Bill” Heaver

Private graveside service

William J. “Bill” Heaver, age 83, of Chesterfield, MO, born May 17, 1934 in Breese, a son of the late Owen Heaver and Leodis, nee Reilmann, Heaver-Raterman, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at Mason Pointe in Chesterfield, MO.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Edward Raterman; a brother, Gary Raterman; and a sister-in-law, Stephanie Raterman.

Surviving are his sisters, Barbara “Bonnie” (Denny) Tabor of Pocahontas and Janice (Rick) Beckemeyer of Breese; nieces and nephews, Denise (Brent) Augustin, Becky Tabor, Stacy Tabor, John (Amy) Raterman, Wendy (Robert) Stevenson, Rick (Karen) Beckemeyer, Brett (Caroline Hackmeyer) Beckemeyer, and Lea (Scott) Nenninger; great-nieces and great-nephews; and special cousins, Mary Beth, nee Willi, Huelskamp, Eric (Molly) Huelskamp, Rachael Huelskamp, and Ann Huelskamp.

Bill was of the Catholic Faith and retired as a credit manager with the Hilton and Radisson Hotel Chains. He enjoyed bowling, singing, dancing and was a big Mater Dei Knights and St. Louis Cardinals fan.

According to his wishes he was cremated and a private graveside service will be held.