William Ray "Bill" Tesreau was born March 11, 1939 at Oak Grove, Missouri, the son of Cletus and Lawanna Rose (Pruett) Tesreau, and passed away on September 8, 2017 at the age of 78 years.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson Austin Elders.

Bill is survived by his wife Miriam, whom he married on December 29, 1956 at the Assembly of God Church in Fredericktown, one (1) daughter Cheryl (Clifford) Uhl, one (1) brother Charles Wayne "Bud" (Norma) Tesreau, one (1) granddaughter Annie (Richard) Boren, two (2) great-grandchildren Hadley Boren, Mason Boren,  three (3) step-grandchildren Brandon Uhl, Ashley Belding, Lindsey Uhl, three (3) step-great grandchildren Harper Uhl, Cooper Uhl, Maeli Uhl, and very close lifelong friend Paul (Jan) McFerron.

Bill was a United States Marine Veteran, and enjoyed Cardinal baseball, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.