William King

William "Bill" King 80, 6661 Townline Road, Hatley, died Friday, March 11, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 4, 1925 at home in the town of Reid, son of the late Leo and Mathilda (Yach) King. He married Sally Sickler in Pine City, Minn., on April 7, 1956. She survives. Bill worked for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for 30 years and together, Bill and Sally farmed in the town of Reid. Following retirement, Bill escorted for Wojo's Tours, enjoying taking people to the casino. Among his many interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and loved being outdoors in his woods "talking to the trees". His greatest joy was being a grandpa. Survivors include, his wife, Sally; five children and fourteen grandchildren, Korey King and his children, Kristy (special friend Nancy), Collin (Angie) and Katie (Jamie), Alan (Ann) King and their children, Brandi, Cody and Chloe, Lane King and his children, Noah (Lindsey), Josh (Tiffany), Tyler and Shanna, Perry (Margie) King and their children, Kyle (Shanon) and Maggie, Jill (Kim) Fandrey and their children, Brandon and Jared; four great grandsons, Nathaniel, Jordon, Zackery and Wyatt; one sister in law, Merry King; and surrogate grandchildren, Rachel, Jakob, Hilory and Lydia. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Remington; seven sisters, Gertrude Adamski, Regina Platta, Augusta Konkel, Grace Woznicki, Florence Day, Rose Sinski and Adline King; three brothers, Ambrose, Ernest and Richard King; and one special nephew, David Woznicki. Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2005 at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. Rev. Thomas Abraham will officiate. The family looks forward to meeting relatives and friends Friday, from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. in the church basement to share memories. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to thank everyone at Comfort Care and Hospice Services and also Dr. Rezazadeh and his entire staff for their care and compassion given to Bill over the past couple of months. Once upon a time there was a man, who could curse better than anyone can. He was one of a kind, with good looks hard to find. In his family he wore the crown, even if his pants fell down. Grandkids cuddling would play with his white hair, while rocking on his big bright orange chair, or sitting on his lap, in simple joys like taking a nap. Had a chuckling laughter, raspy giggles included, ended with a cute shake of his head. He was one of the world's greatest, precious treasures, that no riches or gold could measure, and knowing him is such an extreme pleasure. (by B)