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Stephanie Steinlicht
May 17, 2013
Bill it has been 2 yrs since we lost you and we miss you very much. You were a one of a kind man with a heart as big as the sky. You have left my daughter a stronger and more loving person. She always was, but your love made her bloom. And you remain forever in our hearts.
October 29, 2012
To Thelma and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Bill I am very regretful for not being able to come with my father Frank to honor Bill and support your family. My dad is very sad about Bill's death, and wanted so much to come to the funeral home or funeral,but was not able to because of prior appointments with home heath care visits. With much love and support to your whole family. Kathy and Frank Potrykus
You will always be in our hearts.
Yvette Roel
October 10, 2012
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I was shocked to find out of Bill's passing. I spoke to him last February when he was in San Antonio. He was an amazing man. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Sandra Riechert Simpson
September 3, 2012
Dear Portykus Family,
Very saddened to hear about Bill, I just recently became aware of his passing. I have thought of you all over the years since moving from East Troy. I have often thought of Bill and wondered how he was doing, last I had heard he was in Texas I think so that was probably 12 years or more ago. My prayers are with you all hoping that your hearts are healing and may your family be blessed. I will always remember him running out the door to catch the bus in the morning for school while the rest of us were on the bus already...
Pete Bresciani
June 5, 2011
Dear potrykus family, I was saddend and shocked to hear about the passing of bill. I first met bill in jackson California at the gym ,we instantly hit it off he had just moved up there and so did I. He was my first real friend up here. We worked out together watched sports , he came to the highschool football games I coached , I was playing football for a semi pro team and in 05 bill helped me with my training to get in game ready shape , we won the championship and I played well . If it wasn't for bill I would not played as well. Soon after bill moved back to Wis , I still kept in contact with him. Bill was a awesome guy ! A great friend. I will never forget him. My prayers go out to the potrykus family. Rest in peace bill.
John Allen
June 2, 2011
Bill was a friend of mine from his time in Northern California. I got to know him when we worked out at the same gym and our relationship developed in a pretty solid one. We had some great times camping, hiking, and watch sports. My heart goes out to Bill's family and friends. Take care my brother...
Josh Wainright
May 31, 2011
Bill and I went to new hire training with KCI at the same time. I sat right behind him in class, and we came to know one another during breaks and meals.
I was going through divorce then and at times it was hard to focus on the task at hand. Bill helped me get through those tough times.
Over the years we kept in touch at our national sales event, enjoying meals and catching up on family and sports. I will miss those times dearly. I will miss my friend, Bill.
He was an instant friend for all who knew him.
May God bless your family and loved during this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Josh
May 27, 2011
Laura & Family~
Please know that we are we are praying for all of you during this very hard time. Laura, you are such a strong person, your faith will help you through. We would like to help anyway we can....thinking of you~ The Colkers
Spenser Nickelatti
May 26, 2011
Potrykus Family,
I am deeply saddened and in shock by the loss of your incredible son Bill. I have only known him for less than a year seeing him at the gym in Onalaska, but one of the things I always looked forward to when going to the gym was hopefully getting to see Big Bill there so i could get my daily dose of Conservative politics wisdom! He was a great man and with even someone like myself seeing him so seldomly, he still was able to make a ripple and impact on my life. God bless Bill and your entire family, he's in paradise now.
Debbie & Doug Urban
May 26, 2011
Lynn, Bill and Laura, I can't even begin to express to you how sorry I am for your loss, it is obvious by all the supportive and caring comments that your son, your brother, our nephew was wonderful and loved by many. I know there are no magic words that will take the pain away ,but just know you are in our prayers, and I believe with all my heart that your son is now an Angel and will be with you always.
May 26, 2011
Dear Family and Friends of Bill,
I was saddened to hear of Bill's death. I remember Bill from East Troy High...and I know my brothers, Pete and John, thought the world of him and will miss him very much. My sympathies to you.
Sincerely,
Heidi Friedrichs-Schudrowitz
Wauwatosa WI
melissa vukovich
May 25, 2011
Dear Potrykus Family:
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. May you in time find comfort in many years of wonderful memories and in knowing that you now have a beautiful Angel looking after you all. You are in our thoughts during this most difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies, Mark and Melissa Vukovich
Marianne Kwiatkowski
May 24, 2011
"Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted." To Laura and Mr & Mrs Potrykus, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this most difficult time. Please know that I and so many others will have you in our prayers.
Kim Hill
May 24, 2011
To the Family of Bill.. I am so sorry for your sudden loss of Bill. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few years ago at my job in Onalaska, Wi. It was always a pleasure seeing him every couple of months. He truly did light up a room. He will be greatly missed.
Sam Fashano
May 24, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss to entire family. I played ball with the "big fella" at Glendale College. He was a sincere guy! That had much talent and energy for life. My thoughts are with the family.
Nicolas & Lela Steinlicht
May 24, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
JoLynn Schoonover
May 24, 2011
Im sorry for your loss. Iam friends with Stephanie & adopted into there family. I have only seen photos of Bill & hear the great stories of Bill. I only wish I could of met him in person & known him better. May God be with you all.
Troy Murphy
May 24, 2011
I am so sorry for the Potrykus family loss. I played football with Bill at Glendale College. Troy Murphy
Tim & Stephanie Steinlicht
May 24, 2011
As Tamara's parents are hearts go out to you for your sudden and tragic loss of your son. We grew to love him very quickly. He brought sunshine into the room always. His eyes were gentle and kind and he made you feel you were someone special. It was him that was so special. We grieve losing this wonderful caring man and we pray God will comfort and surround you with love and help you bear the time ahead as you grieve. We are indeed so sad along with you and our daughter who loved him and could only always speak of him whenever we talked with her. Bill was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by us and our daughter and our son Josh who was just getting to know this beautiful son of yours. God be with you both and his sister and all his family and friends. We are so sorry for your loss. Tim and Stephanie Steinlicht
Paula Greco
May 24, 2011
Aunt Lynne, Uncle Bill, and Laura,
Words cannot describe our shock and saddness, upon hearing the news. Our deepest sympathies to all of you for your .
paula, Cristina, and Anthony
Theresa Thompson
May 24, 2011
To the family,
I would like to express my condolences. I know this is such a terrible time for you to endure, but just know that you are not alone and let God be your comforter.
Laura,
You are truly one of the strongest people I know & no matter what, I will ALWAYS be there for you even if its just to eat together, laugh together or to pray together. I love you like a sis & I am SO sorry for your loss.
gary gruszczynski
May 24, 2011
Stunned and saddened doesn't even begin to describe my emotions upon hearing the news last week! Uncle Bill, Aunt Lynn and Lora my deepest condolences!
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