William Joseph Banta

Our prayers go out to you Pauline and family in the passing of this kind and loving man...Bill loved his family and always enjoyed being with "all" of us. So many memories of the Adams and Peterson reunions or a Sunday dinner with all of us in Grandpa & Grandma's small dining room. It always seemed to work out tho-God bless and comfort you at this time dear Pauline. David and Arlene (Adams) Kohlwey

Bill Banta was one of the Best!

My name is Diana and worked in the Marshals office in Milwaukee. Whenever Chief Banta would call our office he always had a joke to tell me and one of his favorites was"So are you sharp today like a mouse turd on both ends" so funny. He was such a ray of sunshine and so much fun to talk to. A very special man and friend that I was lucky to know in my lifetime. I'll always miss him and remember what a great man he was.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

I first met Bill in 1978 when he was Chief Deputy US Marshal, and I joined the US Attorney’s Office. From that moment, my life was better because Bill was my friend. His kindness, empathy, honesty, and humor made my days as a prosecutor even more special. What a life, so well lived. John W. Vaudreuil Former United States Attorney