Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Jun 14, 1975 - Aug 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Billyfrank will be missed by many.
Nichole Anderson
September 21, 2025 | RHINELANDER, WI | Coworker
I did not know Billy as an adult. But I sure knew him as a grade schooler and teenager. In those days he was my son‘s constant companion. The second grade teacher even complained how they did everything together and wouldn’t engage in activities with the other kids in class. In high school I particularly remember Billy has being the hardest hitter on the football team. He wasn’t very big, but pound for a pound I think he was the best. I knew him as a very loyal and dedicated friend and...
Lee Swank
September 15, 2025 | Rhinelander, WI | Friend
Tina- We are so sorry for your loss of your beloved husband, Billyfrank. May your memories of the life you shared help comfort you in the difficult times ahead. Our deepest condolences. Marci and Lloyd Todd
Lloyd Todd
September 03, 2025 | Bedford, TX | Family
Billy was among the nicest of people you could meet. Even if he wasn’t happy he would smile and do what he thought was right. Always willing to give the shirt off of his back to help out absolutely anyone. He’s a man that can’t be replaced and will always be a part in why I try to be a better person. If you knew him you were lucky. I’ll miss you buddy.
Kyle Froehlich
August 28, 2025 | Rhinelander, WI | Friend
I am so very sorry you are gone, Billy. You were the first laminator operstor I was assigned to assist. You were an excellent co-worker and taught me a lot. I will miss talking with you at work.
Mirella Eternicka
August 28, 2025 | Coworker
We are terribly sorry to hear of the loss of Billy and extend deep sympathy to Tina and the entire family.
Chris and Sarah Wenzel
August 28, 2025 | RHINELANDER, WI | Coworker
Dear Tina, there are no words to sufficiently express consolation to someone suffering your loss. You have faced so much in your life, my prayer for you is that you stay strong and have the support you need at this extremely sad time. May God bless and watch over you today, tomorrow, and always.
Judy Roehl
August 28, 2025 | Rhinelander, WI | Friend
Bill was a good man!! I remember when he & his partner at NailRite pitched together and bought my Father a car. It was a “beater with a heater” but it helped my Dad out in so many ways. That’s the type of person he was RIP my brother.
Robert Harsla
August 28, 2025 | Eagle River, WI | Friend
Billyfrank Klaver
June 14, 1975 ~ August 25, 2025
Age ~ 50
Billyfrank Klaver, age 50, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on August 25th, 2025, at his home.
Billyfrank was born June 14th, 1975, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Frank and Kathy Klaver. He was raised in Rhinelander and was a 1993 graduate of Rhinelander High School. Billy was united in marriage to Tina Klaver (Todd) on July 1st, 2025. The couple has lived together in Rhinelander for the past 9 years.
Billyfrank worked as a machine operator at Printpack packaging for the past 11 years and was an owner/operator of his construction company prior.
Billyfrank enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, doing construction, woodworking, hunting, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Surviving is his loving wife: Tina, two children, Wilburn Klaver of Eagle River and Rowan Klaver (Carter Pitlik) of Sugar Camp, two stepchildren, Carley Walters of Rhinelander and Braden Walters (Madison Powell) of Stevens Point, Father; Frank Klaver and Mother; Kathy Klaver, two sisters, Katy Klaver and Maggy Zunk. Also surviving are many other family members and special friends including his lifelong best friend, Dan Fogg.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Casey Klaver, and other family members.
The visitation for Billyfrank will be held Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at the Hildebrand Funeral Home from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with memorial service following the visitation. Inurnment will take place at Northland Memorial Park.
A celebration of life will be held following the Cemetery Service.
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