William (Bill) George Oake, 82, of Rockford, peacefully passed from this earth to enter eternity with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2017 in his home surrounded by his large, loving family. Born December 16, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; son of William Harold and Betty Eleanor (Landerkin) Oake. Bill married his high school sweetheart Anita Marie Bourdon on August 15, 1957 in Winnipeg. A loyal patriot, he served in the United States Army. As a self-employed electrician, Bill ran two successful businesses during his lifetime; B & B Electric in Rochelle, and Northern Electric in Rockford. He was a godly, Christian man and a charter member of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, where he faithfully served for nearly 30 years. Bill was a man of integrity, honesty and generosity. He was a faithful and loving husband, father, Papa, Great Papa and friend. Survived by his wife, Anita; daughters, Jennifer (Dale) Smith, Cynthia (Al) Hill, Barbara (John) Huber, Catherine Gasiorowski, all of Rockford; 22 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, with another due in October and surely many more to follow; sisters, Eleanor (late Jerry) Babel of Rockford and Joanne (David) Deaver of Spring, TX. Preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Amanda Joy Hill.  Visitation on Friday, September 29, 2017, 6-8 p.m. at Grace Reformed Baptist Church, 6310 Guilford Rd. Rockford.  Additional visitation Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church, with funeral services at 11a.m. Pastor Dale Smith will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill's name may be made to the church. Private interment in Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Special memories can be shared at www.graceFH.com .