William Patrick Haefner
December 24, 1942 - July 19, 2018
Obituary
Haefner, William P.
MADISON – William P. Haefner, age 76, passed away at home on Thursday, July 19, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 24, 1942, in Madison, the son of Ott and Doris (Butler) Haefner. Bill married his Madison East High School sweetheart, Judi Wopat, on July 10, 1965. He worked as a plumber right out of high school for his uncle, Bill Butler, at Butler Plumbing. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and car shows. Most of all, he loved spending time with his four grandchildren and his German shepherd, Jetta. He is survived by his wife, Judi; two daughters, Kim (Mike Anderson) Haefner of Cottage Grove and Kandice (Bill) Kelly of Madison; four grandchildren, Kaci, Cole, Aidan and Bray; sister, Kathy (Charlie) Malone of Ariz.; sister-in-law, Judy Haefner of Madison; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob and Butch Haefner; and sister, Dar Chisholm. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME 5203 Monona Dr, Monona on Tuesday July 24, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Celebration of Bill’s life will continue at CHIEFS TAVERN, 300 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, from 7:30pm until 9:00pm. Thank you to Heartland Hospice for the wonderful in-home care during Bill’s painful last months with cancer and dementia. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Dr.
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Tue Jul 24, 2018 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Celebration of Life
Tue Jul 24, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Chiefs Tavern • 300 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, wi 53716
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Memories
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Karen Anderson
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I loved how Bill spent time with his grandson Cole playing out door bean bag toss .As he rides on the soft clouds in heaven. May it be the best rest he"s ever had. Rest in peace Bill.As your family lives with your memories.
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Kimberly Haefner
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Dad IS having a visitation on Tuesday 7/24/2018 at Gunderson’s (Monona Drive) from 5pm to 7pm ~ Celebration of Life to follow at Chiefs (Cottage Grove Road) from 7:30 to 9pm
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Sherrie Frame
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I remember when we lived across the street from Bill and Judi and all our kids were little and how much fun it was. They were such a great family and loved their daughters so much. I also remember his Christmas Eve birthday parties at Johnnie's Packer Inn and how much fun he had. Bill was a nice guy and good neighbor. Sherrie Frame (Satern) Cody, WY
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Jim and Paula Benson
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A friend just called to tell us about Bill. We can’t tell you how many times Bill would come and help us when we had a plumbing problem. We knew we had a great love of his family as he would share fun stories. He was always a reliable friend.
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Jennifer Anderson
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I am so sorry for your loss! It was an honor to meet your family, and hope your memories will bring you peace at this difficult time.
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Brian lawler
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I'm glad that I was able to see my Uncle Bill one last time at my Mothers celibration ot life. I will miss him.