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1924
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2012
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William McWey Obituary
Bill married the love of his life, which he called Queenie, Corrine Herlache on June 5, 1948. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Bill was employed by Pfizer Pharmaceutical for 33 years. He was a wonderful athlete and star running back at St. Norbert College, where he is in the Hall of Fame. Bill was an avid golfer, who shot his age for twenty straight years.
He was a loving husband and father, survived by his wife, Corrine "Corky"; four children, Dr. Patrick (Beth) McWey, Mary McWey, Jeff (Lauren) McWey, and John (Jean) McWey; nine grandchildren, Jason (Luanna) Schaut, Matt (Jessica) Schaut, Colin (Katie) McWey, Kevin (Margaret) McWey, Ross, Max, Adam, Lese, and Breanna. McWey; great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Hazel, Olivia, Ryan, Nick and Jace; sister-in-law, Deborah Jensen; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Dr., Green Bay, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Saturday, at 11 a.m., with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to United Special Sportsman's Alliance (USSA), which funds a fishing excursion for underprivileged children. Please memo Algoma Outing.
The family wishes to express it's sincere appreciation to the personnel at Bellin Hospital for their wonderful care.
To leave a special message for the family please visit, www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William McWey
Terry Bogart
February 3, 2020
Bill was a great friend!!! Loved to hear him recite poetry and watch him stand on his head and do as many puss-ups as you asked. Appreciated that he was such a loving husband to Corky.
Jo Ann Turensky
February 14, 2012
Mary - I am so sorry to read about the passing of your father. I am sorry that I was unable to attend the funeral as I was out of town and just returned yesterday. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jo Ann (Tilkens) Turensky
Robin (Burger) Sahagian
February 14, 2012
Dear McWey Family, I was quite surprised when I ran across Bill's obituary. You have my deepest sympathys. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this sad time. Hold on tight to your memories, for they along with your faith will get you through this.
February 12, 2012
Dear Corky, Pat, Mary, Jeff, & John,
Gerry & I were saddened to hear of Bill's death. Please know how very sorry we are. we have many memories of when we were neighbors and the kids were growing up, and they will last forever. We have been wintering in FL since we retired in 1997, and have thought about all of you over the years, and wondering how things are going. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you, Clark & Gerry
Jan Fontaine
February 11, 2012
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 11, 2012
Dear Corky, Pat, Mary, Jeff, John, and extended family,
I sent a message yesterday, but I am not sure it made it, so I am going to try again. First of all, Mel and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We were sorry to miss the funeral, but are out of town and weren't able to make it back in time. Please know how much we thought of Bill and all of our good times together through the years, some golf-related, some not. We hope to have a visit with you soon, Corky. We will call.
Love and blessings,
Mel and Jan Skaleski
Rod McCormick
February 11, 2012
Sorry to hear about your loss John (and the rest of the McWey family.)
Danny Laes
February 11, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's death. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Phil Rose Family
February 11, 2012
We're sorry to hear of Bill's passing and will carry you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil Rose Family
February 11, 2012
We're sorry to hear of Bill's passing and will carry you all in our thoughts and prayers.
February 11, 2012
Pat and Family
So sorry for your loss – from his obituary I see your dad was quite the man. In August I lost my father – he was 88 – I know the pain you are going through right now – remember every tear is a tribute to what a wonderful man he was. Sad times will continue, but eventually the good memories will take over. Know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Care
Your APHS Friend
Tim Smits
February 11, 2012
Dear McWey Family, We lost a good man in Bill but know his legacy lives on in all of you. God Bless Corky and all of her children and their families.
John, thinking of you. Stew Rose Family
February 10, 2012
Dear McWey Family> Sorrt to hear of Bill.s passing. You may not remember me,mabe Pat, but in the early 60,s Bill, Jim Gocchnauer, and Steve Brooke rwould Play for dimes at Shorewood, very serious games. I also rember bill coaching little league baseball. I was a bit younger, graduated from Pennings in 65 but always enjoyed being around Bill and his great sense of humor.
My best to you all.
Tom Rice'
Franklin TN
Terry Bogart
February 10, 2012
Dear McWey Family, We are so sad to hear about Bill. He and Corky are two of our favorites. Who will recite poetry for Terry now? We are thinking of you with love and prayers.
Rob Reis
February 10, 2012
Dear McWey Family,
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Bill. I remember well all the good times in Allouez. St. Matthew School all the way through Abbot Pennings class of 68 with Pat. God bless all of you.
Jeanne Biebel
February 9, 2012
Dear Corky and Family,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Demerath Family
February 9, 2012
our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you Corky and your family. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories Bill has left with each one of you
February 9, 2012
Please accept our sympathy at the passing of Bill. We always enjoyed his visits to Wauwatosa over the past several years.
The McNally Family
Dick. Pam Jonas
February 9, 2012
Sorry to hear of bills'passing. It was just a few weeks ago that I saw all of you at Nicky's that visit brought back so many years of memories to me.may god carry bill in his very own hand.
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