William "Bill" Edward Armstrong

MADISON- William “Bill” Armstrong, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Feb. 19, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 5, 1931, in a parsonage in LaValle, Wis., the son of Willie and Estey (Ekelberry) Armstrong. Bill married Elizabeth “Betty” Weber on Oct. 8, 1955, in Richland Center, Wis. Bill graduated from Richland Center High School. He worked with his dad doing carpenter work and farming. He met Betty at Thomas Bakery. After they were married, they moved to North Prairie, Wis. and they both worked at Waukesha Motors. In 1957, they moved to Madison and he went to work for Sears. He also worked for over 30 years for the City of Madison Forestry and Parks Department. Bill was a Sunday school teacher and usher at Monona Oaks Community Church. After retirement, Bill spent many hours volunteering at Three Gaits Therapeutic horsemanship center in Stoughton, WI Family was the light of Bill’s life. He being involved in his granddaughters lives. Bill was very handy, and he could fix anything. He loved tinkering on old cars, fixing lawnmowers and had an obsession with fixing and collecting clocks and watches. Bill also enjoyed fixing bikes and he would fix up used bikes and donate them to anyone who needed one. He also fixed bikes for children with special needs. He enjoyed woodworking made doll houses, toy chest and rolling toys for his granddaughters. He also made kitchen appliances so they could have their own kitchens while visiting grandpa and grandma. He loved taking the grandkids to the zoo, parks and camping. He loved educating them on anything he could in an effort to make their lives more fully enriched. Bill loved being out in nature, gardening and camping and was an animal lover. He was a kid at heart, had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke around. He will be remembered for his love for talking to people and helping others. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty; daughters, Jeanne Armstrong and Karen Hansen; granddaughters, Lori (Chris) Cater and Lynsey Hansen (Drue Christiansen); sisters, Shirley Fogo (Charles Oliver) and Ruth Reichel; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Ray, Pauline, Marion, Eleanor, John and Glee. A celebration of Life will take place at MONONA OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH, 6200 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Memorials may be gifted in Bill’s name to Monona Oaks Church, Agrace Hospice Care, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Wisconsin or a charity of your choice. Bill’s family would like to thank Stacy, along with the entire staff from Agrace Hospice Care and also the staff from St. Mary's hospital. They would also like to say a special thank you to Dr. Peter Cochrane and Dr. Jason Sansone and Drumlin Reserve. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420