Wilmer L. “Bill” Atkinson Jr., 75, of Dubuque, died Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home.  Per Bill’s wishes, there will be no formal services.

Bill was born October 29, 1946, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Wilmer Louis Sr. and Mildred Arthofer Atkinson.

He graduated from Wahlert High School and attended Loras College.

Bill was an avid reader, especially of Science Fiction.  He sported “Asimov’s sideburns” for many years in homage to one of his favorites.  Bill had an intellectual mind and a deep knowledge and interest of history, science, geography, politics, and theology.  He was Google before there was Google.

Survivors include his siblings, Ardith Peterson, Mary Severson, and Jon Atkinson all of Dubuque, IA, and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jane Davis.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.