William S. Vail, of Des Plaines, beloved husband of the late Lorraine C., nee Young; loving father of Kathleen L. (Philip) Ciaccio, Thomas W. (Carolyn L.), Barry J. (Jacqueline), William C. (Mary Pat) and Lawrence J. (Rhonda) Vail; dear Papa of Philip, Billy, Denise Ciaccio, Laurie Nicklas, Tom, Lisa, Amy, Brian, David, Tim, Lorie, Andrew, Sarah, Kevin, Brandon, Brett, Cameron Vail and the late B.J. Vail; fond brother of Charles Vail, Theresa Munafo and Virginia (Bill) Roy and the late Mary Catherine Heil, Dorothy Baumgardner, Robert and Daniel Vail; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Oehler Funeral Home, 555 Lee St., Des Plaines. Services Thursday, 9:30 a.m., from chapel to St. Mary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Barry Joseph Vail II Memorial Scholarship, 8111 Oak Moss, Spring, TX 77379. 847-824-5155 .
