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His funeral service will be held in Water of Life Lutheran Church (formerly Epiphany Lutheran Church), 2921 Olive St., on Saturday, November 13th, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Michael Zarling officiating. Visitation will take place in the church on that Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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William “Bill” A. Thoemke, 98, was called to his eternal life Saturday, November 6, 2021. Bill was born in Racine on August 25, 1923, the son of the late Arthur W. and Rose A. (nee: Ruehl) Thoemke.
Bill served his country with the U.S. Navy. On September 18, 1948, in Epiphany
Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Sally Ann Mahnke, who preceded him in death on August 19, 2010. In 1960 Bill joined Ace Stamping and Machine, and in 1993 he retired as its Vice President. Bill was a longtime and devoted member of Water of Life Lutheran Church (formerly Epiphany Lutheran Church), where he served on the church council as President. He also served the church as an usher. Bill enjoyed playing and keeping score in the church dart ball league.
Surviving are their four daughters, Laureen (Robert Plum) Thoemke-Plum, of Madison, Joyce (Larry) Maresh, Barbara (Harry) Hanson, and Marcia (Jeffry) Demet, all of Racine; twelve grandchildren, Michael (Maggie Vickerman) Drew, Erin (Jordan) Drew-Smith, Kyle (Emily) Maresh, Jordan (Katherine Liu) Maresh, Colin Maresh, Jodi (David) Hanson, Jacob (Kirsten) Hanson, Scott (Jennifer) Hanson, Dana (Jeremy) Smith, Anthony Demet, David Demet, and Leah (Steven) Morris; twelve great grandchildren, Olivia, Nicholas, William, Eden, Westin, Sweden, Elin, Leonidas, James, Ethan, Eleanor, and one soon to arrive. Bill is further survived by his brother, Norman (Eleanor) Thoemke, of Dousman, WI, sister-in-law, Gail (Stan) Fleming, of Ellicott City, MD, nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Bill was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Norma Thoemke, and brother-in-law, Gregg Mahnke.
Anonymous says
To all the Thoemke girls, I’m so sorry to here of your dads passing MAY GOD BLESS You all. He lived a nice long life. R.I.P. Bill
Ronald J Fragale Oshkosh,Wisconsin says
To the entire family of Bill;
I met Bill at Ace as an apprentice early in 1965. A more patient and understanding man I have yet to meet and admire as Bill. My personal accomplishments began while working with Bill. I believe Bill was a dedicated man to his wife Sally who I met maybe twice and his girls.
My fond memories of Bill will last in my mind.
Sincerely,
Ron Fragale
Don and Judy Kirby says
May God hold you in the palm of His hand, Our prayers our with you. We loved Bill. My dad always enjoyed golfing with him. Peace.
Karl and Betsy Heinitz says
Your dad was the reason we were Epiphany members. It was when he was canvassing the neighborhood that he ran in to our family and let my dad know Epiphany had a school. A good an faithful servant. May he rest in peace.
Merry Schultz Mertins says
So sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. I used to run into him at the grocery store and he would always stop to chat. I know he and Sally enjoyed the Mahnke Cousins lunches. God’s blessings to you all.
Don, and Lynn Damaschke says
So sorry to hear about bills passing our prayers are with your family
Keith Rigby says
May God give you comfort and peace knowing Bill is in heaven with his Savior and we will all eventually be with him. I enjoyed playing dartball with him. He will be missed.
T says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and Sharon White. says
So sorry your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.