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William Cameon

William Cameon

Bill was born on December 18, 1941, in Carolina, West Virginia, and passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughters, Robin (Chris) Sizemore and Colleen (Shawn) Nelson; and grandchildren, Delaney and Dylan Sizemore, and Carsyn Sobczak. He is also survived by his stepson, Justen (Carmen) Ricketts; step-grandchildren, Sebastian and Jayden Ricketts; first wife, Nola Cameon; stepchildren, Amy Mosoriak, Jill Bartlett, and David Bartlett; as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michelina and Clyde Cameon; sister, Nathaleen Oliverio; brothers, Arthur, Joseph, Albert, Rudy, and Peter Cameon; and his second wife, Peggy.

How do you describe a man like Bill? He could tell a story that would crack you up, teach you about the stock market, fix just about anything, and beat you at pool—even in his 80s. Talking with his grandchildren brought him immense joy. He did everything with them, from building igloos and snowmen, winning goldfish at the fair, and going to bookstores and concerts, to baking and buying an endless supply of Legos and American Girl “stuff.” His life was filled with adventure (like running from wolves in a West Virginia winter), joy, sorrow, and deep connections with those he loved. Bill took a proficiency test in high school that suggested he become an electrician. When he joined the Navy, he was trained on the ship while serving in Vietnam. After completing his service, he moved to East Chicago and took a job at Jones and Laughlin Steel, becoming an electrician at the mill. After many years in the steel industry, Bill started his own contracting business. He later became a beloved instructor, teaching steelworkers a wide range of skills and contributing to projects for the steel mill’s career development centers. Bill was fortunate to visit 15 countries—nine during his time in Vietnam. A special highlight was visiting Italy four times, where he reconnected with cousins and visited the birthplace of his father, who had immigrated to Ellis Island, NY, from Ascoli Piceno in the Marche region of Italy at the age of 16. He also loved road trips, visiting 47 U.S. states (all but Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana). He especially enjoyed extended trips out west, often reminiscing about sleeping in a tent or his Jeep under star-filled skies. He loved New York City and visited many landmarks, including the café featured in Seinfeld, a show he watched daily. He took great pride in his Vandelay Industries baseball cap and loved joking with anyone who recognized it. If it’s true that you meet your heroes in heaven, we know Bill is enjoying conversations with John Denver and Al Kaline. And if pets are there—as he truly hoped—he’s meeting Kitty James at the rainbow bridge.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to:

St. Jude House https://www.stjudehouse.org

American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life on Sunday, June 29 from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at Lincoln Ridge Funeral Home, 7607 W Lincoln Hwy, Crown Point, IN. A luncheon will follow at Tiebel’s, 1775 Indianapolis Blvd., Schererville, IN. All are welcome—Bill always enjoyed a full table surrounded by good food and good people.