William Jacob “Bill” Idzior, 79 of Crown Point, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1945 in Gary, Indiana, to the late Jacob and Sophie (Wilusz) Idzior. A 1963 graduate of Merrillville High School, Bill continued his education at Rose-Hulman and graduated from Purdue Calumet in 1970 and then obtained his master’s degree. He taught math for 40 years, teaching at River Forest, Boone Grove, and retired from Merrillville High School. While teaching he also coached high school baseball at River Forest and Little League baseball, even before coaching his own boys. Bill was an avid bowler, he competed at the professional level and won a senior regional title, and he was the first bowling coach at Boone Grove High School. He was also the author, under the pen name of Gary Hilton, of the Adventures of Cary Moore in the Bowling News. When he wasn’t teaching, coaching, or bowling, you could find him in the garden or watching trains, he loved seeing the steam trains. Bill enjoyed traveling, especially along Lake Michigan, and he was a huge White Sox, Packers, and Purdue fan. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
On October 28, 1972, Bill married Christine “Chris” Berg who survives along with their sons, Brian, David, and Andrew Idzior; brothers-in-law, Tony (Dawn) Berg and John Berg; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his beloved dogs, Buppy, Barney, and Bubbles.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 PM and burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Porter County Animal Shelter.
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He was very kind and a good educator as my 8th grade teacher at River Forest. Hugs and prayers for all his loved ones. -Shirley Weeks Vaughan
Condolences to Chris and Bill’s Sons on the loss of her Husband and Boy’s Father Great memories of Coach Bill and his Buddy Jim Daub. They coached me in Senior Little League 13/14/15 and we seem to never lose during those 3 years He was easy to play for and he followed my baseball years thru High School. Those were simple but Happy days. My parents loved Bill An Chris and we all stayed in touch over the years Bill was just a machine when it came to bowling and a very unique approach as he walked up to deliver the ball down the alley. We all will miss him but we will Meet Again!! Rest in Peace My Friend. -Mark & Chris Blane & Blane Family
Bill coached my younger brother in Little League probably over 30 years ago, and he and Chris stayed close friends with my parents ever since. Bill seemed to know everything about baseball; I was always impressed by him. I have always enjoyed seeing them over the years. Condolences to Chris and their sons and family, from Nicole and I. -Matt Bishop
Some for your loss. Sending prayers from the magician of magic bowling league. He will be missed. -Gene Skalba
Our sympathies to Chris and their three wonderful boys. We loved our visits with Bill and enjoyed his many stories about baseball. Who can think of Disco Demolition without remembering Bill at the ticket counter getting future game coupons while the chaos surrounded him? The White Sox are on a winning streak now and we know why. May he rest in peace. -The Fuss Family: Auntie Charlotte, Bob, Judy, and Jim
Andrew and Family: Please enjoy those wonderful memories. He will be missed and pls take comfort in knowing that he’s resting in peace and looking down smiling at everyone. May God bless your entire family. We are thinking of you and praying for all. Haroon Ansari and Family. -H. Ansari
