Guse, William J. "Bill"

William J. "Bill" Guse, 76, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at St. Nicholas Hospital after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Bill was born on February 27, 1937, in Sheboygan, son of Walter and Lucille (Roanhaus) Guse. He was a 1955 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. On March 8, 1958 he married Carol Krueger. Bill was a production manager for Bemis Manufacturing for over 40 years until his retirement in 1999.

Bill was a member and active volunteer of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, where he was a former member of the finance committee and treasurer of the Friends of St. Paul. He was also a member of the Sheboygan Falls Optimist, the Sheboygan Falls Food Pantry, and Civil Defense. Bill enjoyed bowling, playing cards, rummage sales, jigsaw puzzles, bird watching, collecting record albums, and polka and country western music. He enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events, and was a Brewers and Packer fan. Bill had a great sense of humor and was liked by all.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol; his two daughters, Lori (Larry) Rooker of Howards Grove and Sandy (Scott) Bender of Sheboygan Falls; two sons, Tom (Amy) Guse of Oak Ridge, NC and Dan "Ace" (Alice) Guse of Howards Grove; 11 grandchildren, Bryan (Courtney) Rooker, Heidi Rooker, Rachel Rooker, Dayton and Ashley Bender, Preston (Anna), Parker, and Paige Guse, and Stephanie, Sam, Katie Guse; two sisters, Janet (Herb) Weinaug of Sheboygan and Betty (Dale) Dulmes of Oostburg; three brothers, Don (Barb) Guse of Sheboygan, Robert (Linda) Guse of Sheboygan Falls, and Wally Guse of Florida; four sisters-in-law, Audrey Scroggins of Sheboygan Falls, Shirley (Marvin) Scheibl of Howards Grove, Janet (Warren) Kuester of Sheboygan Falls, and Ann Krueger of Plymouth; one brother-in-law, Vernon Krueger of Combined Locks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his infant son, two sisters-in-law, Betty (Don) Plate and Betty Jane Krueger, and two brothers-in-law, Laurin Krueger and Bill Scroggins.

Funeral services to celebrate Bill's life will be held at 6:30 pm on Monday, June 10, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls with Rev. Tom Gudmundson officiating. Entombment will take place in Gardens of Peace Mausoleum.

Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 3:00 pm until the time of the service at 6:30 pm.

A memorial fund has been established in Bill's name for Sheboygan Falls Food Pantry and the American Cancer Society.

For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com

Grandpa - "See you around like a donut."

Bill's family would like to extend special thanks to Matthews Oncology - Dr. Matthews, Nancy N. P. and the oncology nurses, Dr. DeTrona, and the St. Nicholas Hospital ICU staff for their compassionate care.

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Published by Sheboygan Press from Jun. 6 to Jun. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for William Guse

22 Entries

Marilou Otto

June 13, 2013

carol sorry for your lose...our sympathy to you & your family!
"
our prayer" marilou otto & family

Sue Tonn

June 10, 2013

To Sandy and family, my deepest condolences for your Dad's passing. (Just saw that service was tonight, I am sorry I missed it) Sue

June 10, 2013

To the Guse Family,

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dale & Sue Schraut

jackie and Bill Kohlhagen

June 9, 2013

Carol and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of Bill and the old neighborhood.

Richard Bannier

June 8, 2013

With Deepest Sympathy to family and friends of fellow 1955 classmate. Bill, RIP.
Richard E. Bannier

June 8, 2013

Sandy & Lori - Sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Darlene Meyers
Howards Grove

Gayle Dulmes

June 7, 2013

I love you uncle Bill, see you again one day.

Nanci Vreeke-Enders

June 7, 2013

Dear Carol & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Remembering the last time I saw both of you was when we watched the fireworks last 4th of July in Kohler. I know Carol you have so many wonderful memories that will live within your heart forever.
My thoughts, prayers, & sympathy to all of you.
Nanci Vreeke-Enders

Deb Ashworth (Bishop)

June 7, 2013

Dear Carol & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful childhood memories of time spent in your home. Bill was a sweet man who I have fond memories of.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult times.

Irene Schmitt

June 7, 2013

Carol & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I remember the years back when we were neighbors & all the good times we had. Bill was such a likeable guy, everyone liked Bill.
May God give you peace & comfort during your time of sorrow.
Keeping you in our prayers.
Don & Irene Schmitt

Ann Weeden

June 7, 2013

Carol,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was proud to say that I knew Bill even though it was for such a short time. he was an incredible man and what I admired so much was the support and dedication of the whole family. It was a pleasure to see so many at your side while he was receiving his treatment. I will miss his smile and laugh. Annie, RN

Kathy Horneck

June 6, 2013

I have been thinking of your family all week during this difficult time.

Neil & Carol Pietenpol

June 6, 2013

Carol, Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Bill was a great person and will be missed by everyone. Sending a hug!

Bruce and Sue Mertzig

June 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathie (Wolff) Hilgenberg

June 6, 2013

Carol and family, I was so disturbed to here about Bill's passing, thinking that I just saw and talked to you both a couple months ago. I have so many nice memories of Bill that I will remember. It was always so nice to see him at garage sales and at church and being able to talk with him. He will be always remembered for his caring ways and his sense of humor. It is not easy losing someone you love but he will always be in your hearts. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Scott Rohde

June 6, 2013

Tom and family, I am so sorry to hear this news. Your Father was a very nice man who cared about his family and supported his kids in everything they were involved in. I remember him sitting in the stands for Tom's basketball and football games just like my folks! Those were great days!
Sorry I cannot pay my respects in person. Cherish the memories!

June 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Greg and Gwen Pribek

Kathi Calabresa

June 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Brenda Lodes

June 6, 2013

Dear Lori and family -- I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Words can't be expressed in how you must feel. But know that you and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Deb Ashworth

June 6, 2013

Dear Carol & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful childhood memories of time spent in your home. Bill was a sweet man that I have fond memories of.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult times.

June 6, 2013

Dear Carol & Family,
It's sometimes very hard to find the words to help you all through this time of grieving, but let The Lord take your hand and trust in his plan for the rest of your days here on this side of glory.

Heaven, no pain, no night, no death, no tears.

Curt

Janie Eisenschink

June 6, 2013

After all those years of working side by side with Bill and hearing all the tales of his family, I know how much he loved you all and how much you will miss him. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. I am deeply saddened by this news and wish you all my sympathy. When a loved one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Peace!

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