William C. "Bill" Eller was born on September 21, 1938. He was the youngest child of Leo and Alice Eller. Bill is survived by his loving wife Judy, his sister Shirley (Mel) Wolfgram, Roseville, CA, brother Lyle, Pasco, and Lloyd, Billings, MT. His oldest brother Jim preceded him in death. He was raised in a loving family on a farm in Rock Lake, ND. The family moved to Pasco when Bill was 11 years old. He met Judy when she was a senior in high school. They married May 2, 1959. Bill married into another loving family adding Godfrey and Esther Smith as in-laws and two new brothers LaRalle (Jan) Smith Anchorage, AK and Russell (Diana) Smith Woodinville, WA. Bill loved and was so proud of his children—Mike (Julie) Eller of Kennewick, Maryann (Ralph) Reid of East Wenatchee, and Marta Eller of Kennewick. We were so very blessed over the years by our grandchildren Bill, Chris, Nick (Angela), Robbie, Michelle, Zach, and Hayley. Also five great grandchildren Nathan, Nina, Avalon, Madelyn, Jase and his dog Lady whom he has enjoyed so much. Survivors include many nieces and nephews who all have "Uncle Bill" stories! He got his first job delivering newspapers. He always had a job and a dog. He worked in the grocery business owning stores in Moses Lake, Pasco, and Kennewick (Mr. E's). He was proud to be a member of the Masonic Order and the Desert Patrol. Bill liked to work on old cars, hunted and fished, enjoyed camping in the 5th wheel, was a baseball nut, and an avid Yankee fan. Go Jeter! He was a great cook, loving to cook and BBQ for his family and friends. He had a passion for gardening. He accepted Jesus as his Savior and loved worshipping at his new church home Richland Lutheran Church. If you wish, memorials can be sent to Good News Media Ministry at Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen, Richland. Service will be held on Saturday April 19th at 1:00 pm to celebrate Bill's life at Richland Lutheran Church. Viewing will be held Friday April 18th 6:00pm- 8:00pm at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home at 1401 S Union Kennewick.