William A. Rygh
William A. Rygh, age 87, of Downers Grove. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Margie for 62 years. Loving father of William L. (Sondra) Rygh and Steven (Marcia) Rygh. Devoted grandfather of William (Hannah) Rygh, Nathan (Sherri) Rygh, Zachary (Audra) Rygh, Brandon (Esther) Rygh, Kaitlyn (Tanner) Moses, Collin (Sidney) Rygh, Kristyn (Taylor) Pill and Connor Rygh. Adoring great-grandfather of Liam, Wesley, Quincy, Kayla, Greyson, Presley, Thaedan, Kaiser, Shae and Ellie. Dear brother of Clifford (late Marlene) Rygh, Mary (Jerry) Sexton, Shirley (late Dean) Towers and the late Peg (late Mick) Alberts. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bill was nicknamed the happy plumber and served for 50 years in the plumbing business. As the owner of BR & Sons Construction he built several homes in the area. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday January 26th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Visitation will continue 9:30 a.m. Saturday January 27th until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. at Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Camp Joy, W7725 Kettle Moraine Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190 or Shepherd’s Bethel, PO Box 37, West Baden, IN 47469 would be appreciated. Funeral home phone 630-964-6500
The Happy Plumber was my friend for over 30 years. I would call myself the plumber’s helper whenever I was with Bill doing plumbing work. Bill did a lot of free plumbing work through the years for various worthwhile causes. I always looked forward to our short trips to visit the relatives in Ottawa. May the Lord comfort the Margie and the rest of the family during this difficult time. I know I will truly miss my old friend. God bless.
Our hearts and prayers go out for Margie, Bill and Steve and their families at this difficult time. We ask the Lord to comfort you and provide every need. We rejoice with you that Bill knew our Savior and we will see him again soon in Glory, praising God for His promises and His great love and care for His children. We have counted the Rygh family as friends and blessings since they joined MMBC years ago. Looking forward with blessed hope: I Thessalonians 4:13-18