William Kenneth Lidgard, 96, of Chambersburg, IL, died Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. He was born November 7, 1926, in Chambersburg, the son of Russell and Mary (Metz) Lidgard. He married Mardell Nunn on October 19, 1946. He is survived by four daughters, Marsha Bina of Arenzville, Madeline (Donnie Bob) Buhlig of Meredosia, Carla (Steve) Ingram of Decatur, and Terri (Steve) Smith of Chambersburg; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mardell; daughter, Letha Edlen (surviving husband David of Jefferson City, MO); son-in-law, Larry Bina; and brothers and sisters, Emmett Lidgard, Anita Ham, Ellsworth Lidgard, Maxine Wade, Earl and Edna Lidgard, Martha Tedrow, Pauline Butler, and Wayne Lidgard. He was a 1944 graduate of Chambersburg High School. He was a control operator at CIPS in Meredosia for 38 years. Bill was a member of Chambersburg Christian Church. He was a hardworking man, raising five daughters and farming full time. He was a great example to his family of a strong Christian Man, loving his Lord and family. Mr. Lidgard served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946 as a cook on the ship Upham. He was proud to be a World War II Veteran. He was also a member of the Meredosia American Legion and Perry Masonic Lodge #95, both for nearly 75 years. Bill and Mardell started the Chambersburg Senior Saints in 1987 until 2017. Their group made and sold apple butter using Mardells original recipe. Bill took several trips to Branson with his Senior Saints group. He loved traveling with Mardell to all 50 states and several countries. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Chambersburg Christian Church, with the Rev. Nate Waters officiating. Burial will be held at the Oakland Cemetery in Meredosia. The family will meet friends from 9:30-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the Chambersburg Christian Church Sister to Sister Ladies Ministry or the Meredosia American Legion. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral in Meredosia are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Chambersburg Christian Church Saturday, January 28, 2023 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 102 South Main Street Chambersburg, Illinois 62323 Funeral Service Chambersburg Christian Church Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:00 AM 102 South Main Street Chambersburg, Illinois 62323