School, William J.

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• Obituary: 22 Mar 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
William J. School "Bill," age 80, Mountain, passed away in Waupaca on March 20, 2011, following a long illness during which he fought cancer and beat it twice. Bill was born in Oneida on December 12, 1930, to the late Raymond and Jeanette (Gerrits) School. Bill served in the United States Marine Corp in the Korean War. He married Evelyn Fisher on September 12, 1953, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Suring. Bill was employed for 26 years as a Foreman at Badger Northland in Kaukauna. In 1979 the family moved to Mountain where Bill logged, worked as a janitor at the Mountain School, and served as a bus driver. He was a past Supervisor for the Town of Mountain. His favorite pastimes included fly fishing, bird watching, and he was a true nature lover. Bill is a member at St. Michael Catholic Church Chapel at Chute Pond. He had a very strong faith in God.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn of Mountain; two daughters, Kathy (Mike) Fritz of Mountain, Diane (Bruce) Wilz of Darboy; six sons, Dave (special friend Barbara) School of Helena, Montana, Dan (Barb) School of Darboy, Brian (Christine) School of Cecil, Tom (Sandy) School of Howard, Keith (Connie) School of Darboy, Don (Dana) School of Howard; two sisters, LaVere (Norman) Kufner of Suring, Evelyn (Jim) Quandt of Suring; sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other special friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Gericke; his two brothers, Earl and Marvin School.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at St. Michael Catholic Church Chapel at Chute Pond from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. with Father David Barrett officiating. Bill will be interred in Breed Union Cemetery with Military Rites. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Special thank you to King Veterans Home and Unity Palliative Care for all the excellent care and concern showed to Bill and his family.