William Frederick

Dierksmeier

William "Bill" F. Dierksmeier, 96, Lake Mills, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016, at the Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on November 19, 1919 in Lake Mills, the son of the late William and Martha (Bradow) Dierksmeier.

Bill married Betty Hinze of Racine on May 27, 1950 in Racine. She died on February 26, 1999.

He was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1938, and the Madison Vocational School in 1939.

Bill was employed by the former Creamery Package Company in Lake Mills for 42 years, retiring in 1982.

He served in the European Theatre during WWII with the U.S. Army.
Bill was a member of the United Methodist Church and had served as an usher.

He was also a member of the Clarence Bean-Warren George American Legion Post #67.

Bill was an avid woodworker and a go-to-it fix-it guy.

Survivors include a son, Robert (Diane) of Brookfield; daughter-in-law, Debra Dierksmeier of Lake Mills; 6 grandchildren, Jenn (Matt) Christian, Jessica (Lars) Skulborstad, Jana Dierksmeier, Matt (Stacey) Dierksmeier, Jay (Amy) Dierksmeier, Drew Dierksmeier; 7 great-grandchildren, Meghann and Collin Christian, Anders, Sven and Nora Skulborstad, Madelyn Dierksmeier, Felix Dierksmeier; brother, Fred of Chesapeake, VA; sister-in-law, Vee Dierksmeier of Columbus; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Also preceding in death was a son, William II, brother, Robert and sister, Doris Bruenger.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Edwin Vargas officiating.

Burial with Military Graveside Rites will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. at the church until the time of service.

If desired, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

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