William Lee "Bill" Bauser, passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday April 5, 2025, in his residence in Jacksonville, Illinois. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his wife Susie Bauser; his parents, Alberta and Thomas Bauser; sister, Victoria "Vicky" Sanders; his brothers Lloyd Miley and Leroy Bauser; and two grandkids, Tyler Morris and Kirklin Adams.

Bill as he was known is survived by his brothers, Mike Bauser, companion Lisa Newingham, Jimmy Bauser companion Dana Boring, Donnie and Gail Bauser, and his sister Brenda and Brian Hazel. He is also survived by his 10 children and their collective spouses - Melissa Sample, Stacy Ransom, Babbie Jo Ransom, Katrena Rodgers, Tassie and Matt Ankrom, Tracy and Jerry Shaw, Leslie and Scott Davenport, Amy Bauser, William Adams, Corinna Adams. He is also survived by his two fur babies Rocky Lee and Demi Doo Bauser. Bill and Susie had thirty-seven grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren. Too numerous to name. God truly blessed the Bauser Clan.

Bill was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, to Alberta and Thomas Bauser on October 22, 1949. He met his wife Susie at the age of 21 in his hometown in 1971. They were later married on December 31, 1990, in Literberry. They stayed in the Jacksonville area to raise their family. Bill had many jobs through the years, but he was best known for being a mechanic. Bill had many interests from collecting tractors to old keys. He enjoyed listening to Ray Stevens, Red Sovine, Kenny Rogers, and Willy Nelson. Bill was known for his love and devotion to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

There will be a graveside service Friday, April 25, 2025, at 2:00pm at East Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family will be meeting with friends an hour prior to the start of the service. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family with the arrangements .