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William Manser

1927 - 2015

BORN

1927

DIED

2015

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Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes - Westside

100 Lake Pointe Drive

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

William Manser Obituary

Manser, William

Manser, William D. "Bill"

William D. Manser died May 27, 2015 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI at age 87. He was born in Green Bay, WI on Sept 28, 1927 to Aldor and Jean (Denis) Manser. Bill graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1946 and from University of Wisconsin Madison in 1951. He worked at Farmer Supply and as a salesman for Gardner Mfg Co. of Horicon. When that company was sold he worked as a plumber and part time at EAA. He enjoyed those EAA years and even got his pilot's license. On May 10, 1952 Bill was married to Myra Challoner and celebrated 63 years of marriage just 16 days ago. Bill loved the outdoors and doing activities such as fishing, camping, canoeing and going Up North with his family.

Bill is survived by his wife, Myra; his 4 children: Joe (Debra) Manser, Mary (John) Gronlund, Andy (Partner Jeff Rehfeldt) Manser, and Liz (Greg) Manser Payne. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Nathan (Katy) Manser, Brian (Melissa) Buss, Daniel, Ryker, Paul and Taylor Payne; and his great grandchild Bethany Buss. Also survived by special cousins Denise (John) Olsen of Green Bay and Ruth Henschel of Appleton; brother-in-law George W. Challoner of Jefferson; niece Laura Challoner ( Bill Hue ) of Johnson Creek; and nephews, George S. Challoner, of Tampa, FL, John Pommerening, of Greenville, SC, and James Pommerening of Brooklyn Park, MN.

A funeral service for Bill will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes- (Eastside) with Rev. Tom Willadsen officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be at Lake View Memorial Park.

Published by Oshkosh Northwestern from May 29 to May 31, 2015.
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Mary,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Your family has an angel watching over you from above. Take care.

Debbie Folz

June 2, 2015

Andy & Family, We're so sorry to hear about your dad. You have our condolences.
Jeff & Connie (Marge) Boe

Jeff & Connie Boe

June 1, 2015

Myra & family, Charlie & I were sad to hear that Bill passed away. We had so many good memories of old times together. Blessing to you and yours.

Charlie & Pat Denis

May 31, 2015

Dear Grandma Myra, Liz, and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I will miss his smiling face, and quick wit. He was a special person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle and family

May 29, 2015

Mary: I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts at this time.

Becky Ryf

May 29, 2015

Liz, please accept my sympathy, love and prayers at this time. Sounds like your dad lived a fun-filled life and life-long love. God bless you and your family.

Sue Stoddart

May 29, 2015

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Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes - Westside

100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904

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Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes - Westside

100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904

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