His son Peter Wirtz was named the new owner of the Blackhawks the following day; Peter Wirtz eventually passed responsibility to his brother Rocky. Services were held at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. During a tribute and moment of silence for Bill Wirtz during the Blackhawks' home opener on October 6, 2007, the crowd booed the proceedings. See also List of members of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame References External links 1929 births 2007 deaths Brown University alumni Deaths from cancer in Illinois Chicago Blackhawks executives Latin School of Chicago alumni Lester Patrick Trophy recipients National Hockey League executives National Hockey League owners Sportspeople from Chicago United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductees American Presbyterians Hockey Hall of Fame inductees