William E. 'Bill' Wiesner
May 16, 1929 - March 15, 2013
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Wiesner, William E. “Bill” Sun Prairie/Poynette - William E. “Bill” Wiesner, age 83, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013. He was born on May 16, 1929 in Manitowoc, the son of Walter and Josephine (Krainik) Wiesner. After graduating from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1947, Bill attended Elgin Watch Makers College in Elgin, Ill. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Bill married Jean Lampman on May 11, 1957 in Sun Prairie. After they were married, he established Wiesner Jewelers in Sun Prairie. Bill worked for Dykman Jewelers at Wolff Kubly and Hirsig. He expanded on his own on the Capital Square and in 1977, he moved to the First Star Bank. Bill retired in 2000, but continued doing watch repair for Skalitzky Jewelers in Sun Prairie until recently. He had a variety of interests including winters in Florida, traveling and camping with his family. He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting with his son and nephew, boating and golf. Bill was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Poynette, the Sun Prairie VFW Post No. 9362, Sun Prairie Lions Club, Elks Lodge of Madison and the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus. He was nicknamed and lovingly called “Willow” by his family. In addition to his wife of 55 years, Jean, survivors include his son, Timothy (Penny); daughter, Camille (Daniel “Hoooch”) Richards; his “grandpuppies”, Guinness and Tres; his special nephews, Michael, and Patrick (Chris) Grainger; special niece, Susan (Alan) Spahn and her children, Deagan and Shea who knew Willow as “Uncle Pa”; his brother-in-law, Lloyd Arndt; his sister-in-law, Theresa Wiesner; other relatives; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dorothy; and brother, John. Memorial services will be held at the HAMRE-GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main St., Lodi at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.comFuneral & Cremation Care 157 S. Main St. (608)592-3201
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Memorial services will be held at HAMRE-GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 157 S. Main St., Lodi at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013.
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George & Annette Spigener, Pat, Gary, Suzi, Mike
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Jean & family sorry for your lost. We are all thing about you in this time of need.
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Russ Averill
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Tim and Family,
There are many different ways of remembering people who leave us and start another journey. I want you to know that everytime I think of your Dad he brings a smile to my face. During your time of grief my hope is that you will find time to smile as well. Stay Strong.
Russ and Jane Averill.
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Becky (Ritzer) Lowery
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To the Wiesner Family! I was broken hearted to see this today. My sincere condolences go out to you! He taught me how to drive a boat and we had so much awesome in high school right Wies!!! I plan to be down on Friday. I am so sorry for your loss.
Becky & Joe Lowery
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Tim Boblin
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Tim - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Kevin & Kathie Maloney
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Our Prayers are with you
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Diane Helt
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To the Weisner family.
My sympathy to all of you. He will be missed by many. We always had so much fun at the Lake parties. I will miss his laughter.... Remember the good times you had with him. Thinking of you all at this time of loss. Di