William A. Struve, 90, of Cary; Avid Sailor, Boater

William A. Struve, 90, of Cary, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at home.

He was born on Nov. 22, 1922, to William H. and Ella M. Struve in Chicago.

Bill was an avid sailor, boater, and a builder of boats. He was a Life Member of the Chain-O-Lakes Power Squadron, as well as a member of the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (Lake Geneva) and also the Lake Pepin (Mississippi River) Messabouts Boat Club.

He traveled near and far in order to boat and snowmobile. Bill also enjoyed Remote Control planes. He was retired from Illinois Bell/AT&T for over 30 years and was in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Bill is survived by his children, Alison (John) Oliver, Alan (Patricia) Struve, Linda (Michael) Sorensen and Diane (Brett) Postl; grandchildren, Rebecca Struve, Amanda Struve, Daniel Sorensen, Caroline Postl and Dana Postl ; and great grandchildren Stevie, Nicholas and Samantha Sorensen and Matthew.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene (nee Schmitt); sister, Eleanor Goehrke; and brother, Herbert P. Struve.

Memorial visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 815-459-3411. To send online condolences, please visit www.davenportfamily.com.