William "Willie" L. Biegel May 09, 1940 - August 28, 2019

William “Willie” L. Biegel, 79, of Callao, MO, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, MO.

William was born on May 9, 1940, in rural Callao, the son of William and Stella (Burnam) Biegel. He was united in marriage to Catherine L. Faught on June 1, 1962, in Macon. William was baptized in October of 1966. He was a miner for many years and also farmed and had cattle. William enjoyed hunting for deer, quail, turkeys, fishing, bowhunting, and especially spending time with his family.
Willie is survived by two children, Dana Bell and her husband Steven of Marceline, MO, and Darin Biegel and his wife Christina of Macon; five grandchildren, Alyssa Grimes and her husband Tyler, Loryssa Morris and her husband Ben, Brianna Biegel, Dr. Cody Bell, and Kyle Bell; one great-grandson, William Grimes; one sister, Karen Newtson; nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Catherine on August 6, 2010; two brothers; and four sisters.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, MO with Rev. Dale Britt officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Macon. Visitation will be Friday evening, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at the funeral home. Family suggests memorials to the Randy Johnson Memorial Fund.