William Robert Ayres Sr.
October 10, 1944 - April 14, 2020
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE – William Robert “Bill” Ayres Sr. passed away peacefully on April 14, 2020. He was surrounded and supported by his wife and family during the last days of his life. Bill was born in Madison, Wis., in 1944. He graduated from Central High School and married the love of his life, Marjorie Krall. They were married in 1969. Bill served in the military and was discharged in 1971. He started working at Insty-Prints in 1974 and bought the business he was managing in 1989.
Bill is survived by his wife, Marge; his three children and their spouses, Bill (Alisha) Ayres, Andy (Deb) Ayres and Michelle (James) Wolfe; grandchildren, Kayla, Dakota, Peyton, Brooke, Caleb, Madelyn and Jase. Bill is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Sandy (Jerry), Shirley, Ronald, Donald (Rhonda), Richard (Deb), Sharon (Richard) and Bobby (Bonnie) and brother-in-law, Arn (Janelle); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his dad, John; his mother, Inez; father-in-law, George; mother-in-law, Millie; and brother, Gary. A special thank you to cousin Barb for all the cards.
Now that it is safer to gather, a celebration of Bill’s life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, with Military Rites to follow. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, only 50 people are allowed into the funeral home at one time. Face masks and social distancing are required. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Apr 10, 2021 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Bill Holman
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Bill Ayres was a GOOD person. That just about sums up the way he treated people for the approximately 35 years that I knew him. With his son, Bill Jr., and dedicated employees, he made his Insty-Prints business a success because he was a friend to every customer who came in the door. He will be greatly missed.
Bill Holman
Former owner of Bill's Sewing Centers, Inc.
Now editor of "Field Notes" Lewis & Clark newsletter
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Bill Snyder
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To. Marjorie and the Aryes family, You have my sincere condolences. I read about Bills obituary this morning. I am sorry to hear this. I will remember Bill as a fine person, great family man and genuinely good businessman. Bill Snyder
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Sue Vosberg
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Bill Ayres was a great guy and I am glad that I got to know him through Insty Prints! I send my deepest sympathy to his wife and family and to his co-workers. He was always kind and generous.
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Amanda Pronger
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Margie, Bill, Andy, Michelle, And Families.
We are remembering Billy in so many happy ways. He'll have a place in our hearts forever. My heart goes out to you all during this dark time of your lives. But the memories will be with us until we meet again. Forever Cuz, Barb
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Donna andres
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Marge and family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a great guy and John and I feel fortunate to have known him. Thinking of you during this difficult time,
John and Donna Andres
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Jeff Armstrong
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So sad to hear the news. I will miss all the stories and pictures from the cabin and the 34 years of friendship knowing Bill. Bill Jr and family just know that he is now out of pain and in total peace and keep all the memories close to your hearts until you all meet again.