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William (Bill) Sanford Plank died on July 13th, 2024 at his home in Bend, Oregon. He was 83. He was born in Chicago, IL to Dorothy M. Wilke and Philo M. Plank on August 7th, 1940. He loved his hometown and was a proud Chicagoan throughout his life. Upon graduating from Taft High School in 1957 Bill attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, graduating in 1964 with degrees in English and Civil Engineering.

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Bill was optimistic and always excited about new adventures.  His enthusiasm for outdoor activities and music was infec…

Bill was optimistic and always excited about new adventures.  His enthusiasm for outdoor activities…

Bill was optimistic and always excited about new adventures.  Hi…

Bill was a great neighbor, and my mentor on my senior project in high school. He will be missed. I'm thinking of you al…
Bill was a great neighbor, and my mentor on my senior project in high school. He will be missed. I'…
Bill was a great neighbor, and my mentor on my senior project in…

So sad to hear that Bill died. He was a roommate in the 60’s while we were at OSU. Lots of hiking, camping and skiing. …

So sad to hear that Bill died. He was a roommate in the 60’s while we were at OSU. Lots of hiking, …

So sad to hear that Bill died. He was a roommate in the 60’s whi…

I'm very sorry to hear Bill passed.  He was a great guy, always the voice of reason in every discussion, even in an arg…
I'm very sorry to hear Bill passed.  He was a great guy, always the voice of reason in every discus…
I'm very sorry to hear Bill passed.  He was a great guy, always …

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Born

August 7th, 1940
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Passed away

July 13th, 2024
Bend, OR

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William "Bill" Plank