- William "Bill" Edward Eisch, Appleton, passed away on January 12, 2013 at Brewster Village, at the age of 101. Bill was born at home in Appleton on August 14, 1911 to the late William and Katherine (Lorenz) Eisch. Bill married Margaret H. Foremski on January 15, 1934. They had three children: daughter Geraldine, and twin sons David and Donald.
As a young man Bill loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, enjoyed dancing, and could play several musical instruments. As an adult, he continued to hunt and fish, enjoyed collecting arrow heads and other Indian artifacts, post cards, and reading a good western. He also appreciated a whopper junior and other treats.
Bill served in the Wisconsin National Guard and worked in various paper mills in Appleton until his retirement. Bill was a kind and decent man who always put his family first. He belonged to Saint Therese Catholic church in Appleton, had a strong faith in the Lord and scriptures, and enjoyed bible studies.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Margaret, son Donald, Grandson Steven Pontow, brothers Sheldon and Kenneth, and special friend Josephine Sauers.
His remaining family include his son David of Appleton, whom he was very close to in his final years; daughter Geraldine Roberts of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren Mary (Ted) Schwandt of Minneapolis, Randy Pontow of Waupaca, and Sandy Pontow of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother Shirley of Manitowoc.
Funeral liturgy for Bill will be held at 12 PM on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior St., with Fr. Dan Felton officiating. Hours of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 AM until the time of the service.
The family would like to thank his friends Anne and Jeff Moore for their ongoing friendship and support. The hospice care team, and all the staff at Brewster Village.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from January 13 to January 14, 2013
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1911 - 2013 (101 years)
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