Reverend Deacon William A. "Bill" Stack
November 25, 1945 - February 17, 2014
Obituary
OREGON – The Reverend Deacon William A. “Bill” Stack, age 68, entered into eternal life on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at home in Oregon, Wis. surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 25, 1945, in Evergreen Park, Ill. to Thomas J. and Zita C. (Nelligan) Stack. He attended St. Joseph College in Rennselaer, Ind. and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force after four years of military service. On Aug. 3, 1968, he married Susan Nordhaus at St. Therese of the Little Flower Parish in Chicago and was graced by the births of a daughter, Kathryn, and three sons, William, Patrick and Matthew. On Dec. 12, 1987, Bill was ordained a Permanent Deacon at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse by Bishop John J. Paul, D.D., Bishop of La Crosse. He served as a deacon at St. Mark Parish, Rothschild, in the Diocese of La Crosse, for five years prior to moving to the Diocese of Madison. On December 15, 2000, Deacon Stack was incardinated into the Diocese of Madison under Bishop William H. Bullock. He served in the capacity of Deacon at St. John the Baptist Parish, Waunakee; St. Joseph Parish, Madison, and St. Joseph Parish, Edgerton. He also was appointed Chaplain for the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Deacon Stack retired from the UW Hospitals and Clinics in 2011. He is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, William (Amy), Patrick (Mandy Haak), Matthew (Catherine); his daughter, Kathryn; four grandchildren, Autumn, Aidan, Kiera and Audrey; his sister, Zita Crowley; and his nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. Rev. Monsignor James Gunn, Pastor, St. John the Baptist Parish, Waunakee, will be the main celebrant with the Rev. Gary Wankerl, Pastor, Holy Mother of Consolation Church, as homilist. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Holy Mass on Friday. Deacons are encouraged to sit together for the Holy Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, Agrace HospiceCare or a charity of their choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Fri Feb 21, 2014 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Fri Feb 21, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (Oregon) • 651 N. Main St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Shawna Gallagher
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Very sorry to hear about the loss to your family. I am confident he is looking down from heaven enjoying being at peace. We are thinking about all of you.
Eric, Shawna, Keegan and Colin Gallagher
Kalamazoo, MI
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Kaery
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Sue and family-Sorry for your loss you now have an Angel protecting you. Praying and thinking of you through this difficult time.
Karey
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Marilies Young
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Although I never met Bill, I feel as if I had known him, thanks to Sue, whose strength, wisdom and sense of humor I admire deeply. There is not much to say to ease the loss of this servant of the Lord. May the Lord be with you, Sue, and all your family, carrying you through the time ahead, and give the well-deserved rest and peace to Bill. With all my love, Marilies Young.
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Deacon Todd Martin
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Sue, family,
I regret that business will keep me away for the funeral. I will be there in spirit.
I learned quite a bit from Bill in formation and sought his advice several times since. We will all miss him. You and the family will be in our prayers at this time of great loss.
Deacon Todd Martin
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Sue Turner
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Sue and Family, Bill's Purchasing friends send our warmest thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time. UWHC Purchasing.
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Deacon Larry and Tina Tranel
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Sue and Family: Our sympathy to you and know our prayers are with you. I will not be able to be there but know we are with you in spirit. Bill was a great mentor to many of us going through formation. Deacon Larry and Tina Tranel