Watson B. "Bill" Tucker

Watson B. "Bill" Tucker, III, 76, a 16 year resident of DeKalb, IL and formerly of Barrington and Inverness, IL, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2017 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, IL.  He was born November 16, 1940 in Dobbs Ferry, NY and was the son of Watson Tucker II and Mary Prema.

Bill grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY doing wild and crazy stuff with his friends Frank and Jerry.  He attended Northwestern University undergraduate and law school, finishing third in his law class.  Bill had a long and distinguished career with Mayer Brown law firm in Chicago, earning senior partner.  He subsequently served as corporate council for Aon Corporation and spent the remainder of his career practicing law in DeKalb County.  Bill was a classically trained pianist, a skilled instrument rated pilot, and an accomplished photographer.  He enjoyed traveling the world, white water rafting, and was an avid movie buff.  Bill lived a full and active life, always with his own special flair.

Bill is survived by his wife Robin Field, children Robin Wiggins (Lon), Craig Tucker (Sarah), and his first wife Meredith, also children Christopher Tucker (Laura), Alex Tucker, John Tucker, and second wife Ann, four grandchildren, Sam, Allie, Desmond, and Julia, and sister Joan Porter.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 10:30am at the First Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Joseph Gastiger and Rev. Judy Harris officiating.  Cremation will follow services at Finch Crematory.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Finch Funeral Home.  Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  To send an online condolence please visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com .  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.