William Wiseman

VERONA - William A. Wiseman passed away suddenly at home on June 24, 2024. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1973, where he met his wife of 51 years, Christine M. Wiseman (nee Giaimo). Together, Bill and Chris raised three children who survive him: Andrew (Leah), Nora and Patrick (Samantha). He is also survived by two grandchildren, Grant and Alice, whom he adored and by his brothers, Jim (Latondra Newton) and Bob (Rena), who were his best friends throughout life. Bill is also survived by many nephews and nieces, and a great group of Marquette University classmates, golf buddies and friends.

Upon graduation from law school, Bill clerked for the late Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice E. Harold Hallows, and then joined O’Neil Cannon Hollman De Jong & Laing, S.C. where he remained a partner throughout his active career. Known for his expertise in contract, commercial and construction litigation, he was consistently ranked among Milwaukee’s Leading Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America, and taught Litigation Ethics at Loyola University Law School after he became of counsel. But he was best known to family and friends as “Chief,” demonstrating a remarkable mind and memory and completing difficult crossword puzzles in record time. He never tired of discussing history, golf courses, his golf rounds (he had three holes-in-one), or the countless soccer games played by his children. His sudden passing has stunned his wife, his family and friends. He will be missed by all.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Marquette Law School General Scholarship Fund, PO Box 7013, Carol Stream, IL 60197-7013. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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