William Walter Much, age 74, Town of Union, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Evergreen Care Center, Shawano.
He was born on March 16, 1941 in the Town of Little Wolf, son of the late Frederich and Alma (Krueger) Much. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Big Falls. On June 27, 1965, he was united in marriage to Judith Bonikowske. They lived and farmed in the Town of Union for many years. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Union for many years. William worked as a milk truck driver, and also worked for Art Wagner as a masonry helper and carpenter. After retiring from farming, he worked part time for Glen Cairn Golf Course in Ogdensburg. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Symco.
He is survived by his wife Judith; son, Ward (Julie) Much, Marion; grandchildren: Britney, Bridget and Nicholas Much; two sisters, Severna Roe and Audrey Rohde of Clintonville; two brothers, Vern Much, Marion, and Ray (Judy) Much, Manawa. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gene Much and an infant brother, Eugene Much; sister-in-law, Phyliss Much and brother-in-law, Greg Rohde.
The funeral service for Bill will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Symco with Rev. Jeffrey Smiles officiating. Burial will be in Big Falls Cemetery, Big Falls. A visitation for Bill will be held on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa, and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
The family would like to thank the staff at Evergreen Care Center in Shawano for their wonderful care and concern of William.