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A memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
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Racine – William “Bill” Francis Stommel, age 53; passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Friday, October 11, 2019 after suffering a heart attack the previous Sunday.
Bill was born in Racine on December 1, 1965 to William & Nancy (nee: Mueller) Stommel. He was a 1984 graduate of Washington Park High School. On January 7, 1989 in St. Lucy Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with Renee S. (nee: Bolter).
Bill was a respected Journeyman plumber with Beyond Reality Plumbing. Among his interests, he enjoyed fishing, fishing, hunting & more fishing – especially for Muskie on Lake Chippewa. Above all, Bill was a loyal family man who loved spending time with wife, sons & daughters-in-law, and granddaughters.
Surviving are his loving wife of over 30 years, Renee; their sons, William (fiancé, Nicole Briatta) Stommel and Matt (Heather) Stommel; granddaughters, Jada & Madeline; mother, Nancy (Gino King) Stommel-King; sisters, Katie (Dan) Hossalla and Susan Anderson; mother-in-law, Laura (Gary Conover) Brock; sister-in-law, Wendy (Wes) Nault; faithful yellow lab, Cloe; nieces, nephews, other relatives, co-workers & many friends – too numerous to mention all by name. Bill was preceded in death by his dad, William Stommel; sister, Ann Moore; and father-in-law, Wayne Bolter.
A memorial service celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. A memorial dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Tim Grogan and Cathy Briatta says
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. May memories of Bill bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Carol Zanotti says
Renee … sorry for your loss!
Thought and prays to you and your family.
Margaret and Jim Walz says
Renee and family, my sympathy goes out to you. Bill will always in your heart and thought. Our thoughts and prayers are going your way. Love you
John & Kim Perez says
So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. May The Good Lord comfort the family during this difficult time.
Judie Gillihan says
My prayers are with you. God bless.
Susan Preston & Family says
Loving thoughts to Renee, Billy, Matt & Laura.
Dan & Sonja Clausen says
Our deepest sympathy .
Prayers and thoughts to all the family.
Amy M says
I’m sorry to hear that bill has passed away. I remember him as being one of the nicest boys at school. My sincere condolences to his entire family.
Mary Jo(Opahle)Bergin says
Renee, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully you can find some comfort in the fact that you will one day be reunited with Bill, and what a joyful time that will be.
Jill says
Billy, Thank you for many fond memories, a group of fun loving kids hanging out and listening to some really good music. You are again in good company with Mike and Guy🙏❤
Joe Hand says
to Renee, Billy, Matt and family and friends of Bill,
I find it difficult to find the right words at this sad time of your lost.
Bill was a great guy, and is truly missed and leaves behind much cherished family and friends. May God comfort you and help in your time of need.
Bill will be missed and this unexpected departure finds us all in a bit of shock. I only hope some words may comfort you during your loss.
JOE
Janet Wiesneth says
So sorry to hear Billy passed away. He was too young – my thoughts and prayers go out to you and family during this difficult time. Sincere condolences.
Teri Olsen says
Sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers to you and family.
Doug Olson says
I just saw this today, Renee. I’m a third shifter temporarily. Don’t get out much lately or read the paper. But , I did last night for some reason.
My older sister Danielle attended the same grade at St. Ed’s with Sue, I with Bill, and my younger sister Deanna with Katie. After that, the world got bigger.
We all ask prayers for healing at this most difficult time for you, your kids, and families.
I am heart broken for you.
I knew him as a good guy during my short acquaintance with him. Especially skiing at Wilmot when we were kids.
All I can do is ask our Lord to help us understand this, and hopefully guide us to an answer as to why, why now? It is a great question that should be asked of Him in order to find closure to this all for you and your family. I hope and pray that He answers this question so that your family may again, find closure.
Peace to you,
Doug Olson, Danielle Sorenson, and Deanna Van Marter.
Kristina, Joe and David says
Renee and Family, we are sorry for you loss. Bill brought a smile to us every time we helped him at our office.
-Bank Mutual staff
Martha Rocque Hutsick says
To Nancy Stommel King,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sorry I could not make the service.
Martha Rocque Hutsick
marthahutsick@icloud.com