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William Goldammer Obituary

Goldammer, William R. II Of Elm Grove, left unexpectedly on Monday, February 11, 2013, at the age of 48. Beloved husband of Monica (nee Laughlin). Devoted father of William R. III and Sarah Kathryn. Loving son of Colette and William Goldammer. Giving brother of Kathleen (Mark) Copeland, Patrick (Vesta), Michael (Karen) and the late Danny Goldammer. Cherished son-in-law of MaryAnn Hanley Laughlin. Also lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other family and countless friends. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home Thursday, February 14 from 4 to 7 PM. The mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, February 15 at St. Mary's Visitation Parish, 1260 Church St., Elm Grove. Private graveside services at St. Mary's cemetery, Elm Grove. The family would like to express their thanks to the Doctors and staff at Froedtert Hospital for their compassionate care. Because of Bill's extreme generosity to so many charities and people, his family would appreciate your gift in his memory to any charity or school of your choice. The final gift of his life, was a gift of better life to others through organ donation. His entire life was a reflection of this final act. Whether a stranger or a friend; Bill's concern would be shown through his helpful nature a gift so often quietly given, but never expecting recognition. He was always just interested in another's well being. Thanks Bill for your life of caring.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2013.
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Dear Colette and Bill,
With deep sadness I learned of Billy's passing. My heart goes out to you, his family and to all the rest of the family. I have such fond memories of him, all your kids are wonderful but Billy was special. He was wise beyond his years, had a positive attitude and imprinted the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. My prayers and thoughts are with you, and his family. May Jesus give all of you strength, hope, and endurance during this time. I wrap my arms around you in deep sadness. Elisabeth Blischke

April 4, 2013

Bill was a very funny and caring manager/operator of Smith Bros. Sorry to hear of his passing. God bless.

Tim Voeller

February 28, 2013

Dear Kathleen, Mr. & Mrs. Goldammer, Monica & children, Patrick & Mike, I am so sorry to hear this very sad news of your painful loss. Bill was a phenomenal human being. I send my deepest condolences to all of you.

Shirin Lee

February 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. It was an honor to know Bill.

Karen Loth

February 20, 2013

Dear Monica and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The families of Keidl--Schmieder, Lachmund, Smith & Gdula

Julie Smith

February 18, 2013

To all the Goldammer Family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Bill.
I only met him once when he was visiting London with Monica, at Rachel's party. I immediately warmed to him, he was great fun and seemed to enjoy, along with Rachel and I, finding humour in awkward moments and there were many at that party!
Thinking of you all.
Joanna Maddicks

February 18, 2013

Monica,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your husband Bill. You are in our prayers.

Sharon and Loren Frye

February 17, 2013

To all the Goldammer Family and everyone so devastated by Bill's sudden death,my heartfelt sympathy.
Words are really inadequate at such a time of emotional pain. I pray that the faith hope and love you shared with him in lifetime can carry you over this crisis. I have just heard the sad news from Jo (Copeland) and also a wonderful account of what a special personality Bill was. Now,even in death, he has shared his precious life with others,as a donor. I hope you can celebrate and find some peace in all that when the sadness gradually fades.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all,
Sr.Paula Cleary (Tilbury UK/ Ballycroy,Co.Mayo)

Paula Cleary

February 17, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. I have lots of fond memories of Bill, Patrick and their Dad in scouting at St. Mary's. He was one of the "good guys" and will be missed. We will keep him and your family in our prayers.

Patrick Prondzinski

February 17, 2013

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are are with your family during this very difficult time. Although i did not know Bill well, being part of the "Smith Bros Fish Shanty" tradition, he will be remembered by all of us.

Jeff Smith

February 16, 2013

To all the Goldammer family I am thinking of you often, especially Monica, Billy and Sarah. Bill was such a hilarious, generous and kind giving person I will really miss him - we laughed so much together on the rare occasions of seeing each other and I remember these times so warmly, especially Bill and Monica's trip to London together. I still giggle now remembering him at my bizarre party chuckling with my mates over Manhattans in my flat. Such a terrible loss for you all. I am very glad to have known hin. Lots of love to you all. Rachey.

Rachel Copeland

February 16, 2013

I knew father, Bill, from our work on the Door County Communuity Foundation Finance Committee; did not know his son but sure great - my condolences to the entire family. Mark Jinkins

Mark Jinkins

February 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the memories and stories you share bring comfort and peace. Your family here at the University of Dayton are here for you. Peace and Prayers, Sr. Linda Lee Jackson, OP, UD Campus Ministry

Sr. Linda Lee Jackson, OP

February 15, 2013

Monica,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine how difficult life can get. Sending prayers for you and your family.

Donna Roozen

February 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Bill was a very special person who will remain alive in the memories of so many people whose lives he touched.

Alison Walgren

February 15, 2013

To Collette and Bill and your entire family, I am so sorry for your loss. Words simply aren't adequate at time like this. I met your son through my function as the administrator of MGC which is where I also had the pleasure of getting to know you. My heart breaks for you. Please know that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Christine Weidner

February 15, 2013

Monica, Bill and Sarah, Our hearts ache for your loss. What a special man, what a wonderful example for us all. We will forever remember Bill. Our prayers go out to you.

The Frames

February 15, 2013

Monica, Billy, Sarah, and the Goldammer family.
Our hearts go out to all of you. Bill was such a good friend to us and mentor to our kids. He touched so many lives and made life fun with his passion and humor. We are praying for all of you. Jim, Jo, Frank, Warren, and Angela.

Jim Silbernagel

February 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you durring this difficult time. I will forever cherish the fun memories of growing up with Billy. He was and will always be my best childhood buddy. I feel blessed to have grown up with William and your family.
Peace & Love Neighbors.
David & the entire Meurer Family

David Meurer

February 15, 2013

Monica and family,

Please accept our sincere sympathies during this very sad time. May your wonderful memories of Bill give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Tom and Lisa Boritzke

February 15, 2013

Patrick,
I am very sorry for your loss. Great memories with you and Bill from high school!

Mike Garcia

February 14, 2013

Goldammer and Laughlin Family,

My Thoughts and Prayers are with your families during this difficult time

I haven't seen Bill in nearly 30 years, yet still have fond memories of Bill's kindness, sincerity, and compassion to do what is right by others. He exemplified these character traits throughout the time I knew him at St. Mary's Grade School. Especially during the Troop 32 days! I will never forget and will always covet the experiences and antics on those weekend Boy Scout campouts. He left a strong impression on me way back then, and I am certain he did more to positively impact the lives of others well into his adulthood.

Greg Reilly

February 14, 2013

Dear Monica and family.
A promise of prayers espescially at my coming Mass (Sunday) for Bill and for you I remember Bill and you fondly when I served Port Washington

FatherJoe Haas

February 14, 2013

Monica and family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Matt and Jamie Myszewski

Jamie Myszewski

February 14, 2013

with great love and respect ...kathy and all the goldammers are in my prayers...i am sending love and prayers to you all.
blessings
laurie foglia
i know he will live on in all of you with beautiful memories.

laurie foglia

February 14, 2013

Dear Goldammer Family

I am so very sorry for your loss. The fond and humorous memories of growing up to such a great kid will never be forgotten. Bill will definitely be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Margaret (Meurer) Haas

February 14, 2013

Monica, Billy, Sarah & family: I was blessed to work at Smith Bros. with Bill. I learned so much from him and have many treasured memories of those happy crazy days. We are so sorry for your loss but hope you find comfort in knowing you now have a very special guardian angel watching over you.
Sharing your sadness with sympathy.
Linda Krainz & Dave Kline

Linda Krainz

February 14, 2013

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family during this difficult time. May your memories bring peace to your difficult days. Bill and Marv are now our angels watching over us. Many hugs to you all

Mary Husar and Family

February 14, 2013

Monica and Family,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and loss of Bill. I will always remember his laughs and jokes around the restaurant. From all of the Smith Bros. Family.

Grant & Carla Smith

February 14, 2013

Dear Goldammer Family: It is knowing of how Bill lived his short yet faith-filled life and the deep faith of each of you that will get your through this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugh and Joan Braun

February 14, 2013

Memories of your family run deep in my heart. I am so sorry that Bill had to leave you. Please know that I have continued to care for the entire Goldammer family throughout the years and still miss you all. Bill's gift of organ donation is spectacular. Others live on through his gifts of life.

Clarene (Goldammer) Bigsby

February 14, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May you be blessed with many wonderful memories.
David and Stacy Schulz

February 14, 2013

Bill & Colette, You have our most sincere sympathy. Bill & Yvonne Boettcher

February 14, 2013

To the entire Goldammer family,
I met Bill (buana) through Patrick. I remember being with him, Patrick and some guys from St. Norbert's on a deer hunting trip and when I was a freshman at UW, Bill showed me around. He was the epitome of a great guy kind, full of humor and a zest for life. May you all be comforted in knowing that he truly had an impact on people and even though I haven't seen him in years, he'll be greatly missed.

February 14, 2013

Monica,Billy and Sarah
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Many fond memories of Bill during the soccer days in Port.

Schultz Family

February 14, 2013

My sincere sympathy to Monica, Billy, Sarah & Mary Ann Laughlin.
Marilyn FitzPatrick
Phoenix, Az

February 14, 2013

Sincere sympathy to Monica, Billy, Sarah & my dear friend, Mary Ann Laughlin.
Marilyn FitzPatrick
Phoenix, Az

February 14, 2013

To all the family,
My thoughts are with you today and tomorrow,I wish I could be there to help in any way because such a lovely and fun person has left a huge hole in your lives. With much love xo

Jo Copeland

February 14, 2013

God bless Bill's family. I am sure our loss is Heaven's gain. Bill and I were friends at St Norbert College.

Thomas Clemens

February 14, 2013

To all of the Goldammer Family,

Our deepest sympathy in this difficult time. I have many great memories of Bill from St. Mary's, Scouting, MUHS and in Elm Grove. What a kind and humorous soul. We all thank God for sharing him with us. Rest in Peace Billy.

Family Swentkofske

February 14, 2013

Monica - please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Solfet

February 14, 2013

Bill, Being A great friend was just one way of defining you. Funny,caring and a wonderful husband, father and great man. I will trully miss you. I love you,
Joey McGinn

Joe McGinn

February 13, 2013

Dear Kathleen,

I am so sorry for your loss. My very deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Kathy Gardner
EconomicsWisconsin

February 13, 2013

Monica, Sarah and Billy,

I am so sorry to hear about Bill, he was a great guy. He gave me my first job at Smith Bros. when I was 14. He was a wonderful boss and loved his family so much. I look back very fondly at my time at Smith Bros. please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kari (Jensen) Anewenter

February 13, 2013

Dear Monica, Sarah and Billy- I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I will remember him as a very kind and gentle man. May God comfort you and this difficult time. Much love.

Susie Morton

February 13, 2013

Monica and family,
I was so saddened to hear this news. I remember those early years with much happiness. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Nick Huck

February 13, 2013

We are so saddened to hear of Bill, Jr.'s passing. What a special man. We will keep him and your family in our prayers. May he find rest in Our Lady's loving arms.
Ron, Carolyn, Laurel and Julianne Goldammer

Carolyn Goldammer

February 13, 2013

Dear Monica, Billy, and Sarah,

We are so sorry for your loss - Bill will be terribly missed. His kindness and generosity truly left a impact on our family. We have been blessed to have known him.

With love and prayers,
The Liebscher family

February 13, 2013

Bill and Collette,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time, wishing you peace and comfort.
Rick and Bev Bochek
Door County, WI

Richard Bochek

February 13, 2013

Dear Goldammer family,
Bill was one of the good guys. May you find comfort in your fond memories of him.

George Zalewski

February 13, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Dave and Gay Applegarth

February 13, 2013

I'm very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Smith Bros was one of my first jobs and I'll never forget how Bill created an atmosphere where we had fun and were proud of our craft. My deepest condolences.

Jesse Pycha-Holst

February 13, 2013

Monica, Billy and Sarah we were shocked and saddened to hear about Bill. He was always such a positive person to work with at Power Catholic. You will all be in our prayers. Joyce and Rick

The Schadts

February 13, 2013

To Mark Copeland and Goldammer family, We at Ecolab were very saddened to hear this tragic news. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Nancy Krohn on behalf of your Ecolab friends and associates.

February 13, 2013

I am very sad to hear about Billy's passing. He was a good friend in High School. He had a wonderful Heart and Happy Heart. Thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. Eve Harford

February 13, 2013

Collette and Bill,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Bill is remembered by our family as neighbors across Wrayburn Rd.
Sincerely
Connie and Harold Simmons

February 13, 2013

Dear Goldammer family,
I was so saddened to hear Bill had died. He was such a great example of a man who loved his family, and was so proud of all of you. He would always offer to help a friend in need. Please accept our sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bryan and Lynn O'Leary family

February 13, 2013

Sarah, you and your family are in my prayers. You have suffered a loss more devastating because it was so unexpected. Blessings and peace to you.

Linda Surette

February 13, 2013

Monica and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Such a great guy and loved by all. We all have great memories of growing up in Elm Grove with Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nicole Doucette Hoy

February 13, 2013

Monica and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of knowing Bill when he hired me for my very first job at Smith Bros. I have many fun memories and have learned some valuable life skills from my years working at the restaurant as a teenager. He will truly be missed.

Lorisa (Belling) Behrens

February 13, 2013

Bill was a childhood friend at St. Marys, Boy Scouts, MUHS. Even then, he was an exceptional friend and we all knew he was destined to do great things.(he caught that BIG muskie at my cabin in N.WI). My condolences are will all of the Goldhammers in this time of sorrow. Tim Lorenz [email protected]

Tim Lorenz

February 13, 2013

Monica, Sarah and Billy,
We send you our deepest sympathies and will lift you up in our prayers during your time of loss. From the Villegas Family

Magdaleno Villegas

February 13, 2013

Dear Patrick, Vesta, & Family, My God give you strength, during these sad times. You have my deepest condolences. Your Friend, Glen Worgull, Okauchee, WI

February 13, 2013

Monica, Billy, Sara, & family: Please accept my sincere sympathy in this sad time. I loved my years working at Smith Bros. with Bill and your family. Bill was an awesome, funny, caring man and he will be missed & remembered. Godspeed, Bill...

Ellen (Goebel) Otter

February 13, 2013

Monica, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen Hudachek McNeely

February 13, 2013

Monica and Sarah, our deepest sympathy to you are the rest of your family. Know our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Jane, Sarah and John Frederick

February 13, 2013

I am saddened when I learned about William's sudden passing.Here are my sympathies to all the family and his wife and children,especially. William was a really good and wonderful man. Rest in Peace

Patricia Randall, an aunt of Pam and Joe DeRosa

February 13, 2013

Colette and Bill,
I am not sure if you remember me from my days at Wells Fargo, but please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passsing of your son.
My prayers are with your entire family.

Collette Cesar

February 13, 2013

Monica, Sarah & Billy:
We are so sorry for the loss of husband and Dad. There is no hurt like what you are going thru. Our prayer is that God will surround you with his love and that one day you will see him again.

Our deepest sympathy.

Fred & Sharon Schmitz

February 13, 2013

I'll miss you Bill. You were the best boss ever.

February 13, 2013

Boo, I will miss you the rest of my life. You were an awesome brother and the funniest person I know. Guess you got the front seat of the car with your pick of the TV in heaven ("You called it, no changies"). I will be thinking of you on March 1st and hoping for a heavenly teasing. Much, much love from your sister Beauty Bronco Boulders, your brother-in-law Mark and your adoring nephew John and niece Grace

February 13, 2013

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

Tim and Jacque Wilson

February 13, 2013

Monica...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Please keep dear the many memories that will always hold a place in your heart, and they will left you when you need it.

Colleen Zealy

February 12, 2013

Monica, Billy and Sarah,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love,
The Pfeiffer's

February 12, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to your family.

Tom and Barb Olivas

February 12, 2013

Monica, Billy, Sarah
Please know that our family lifts up your family in prayer for comfort. This world will laugh a little less without Bill. He was a great man!
Hugs from Jeff, Penny, Joel, & Jed.

Mentzel Family

February 12, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to you, Monica, Billy, and Sarah. We have many fond memories of Bill and all of you. Hugs and prayers~Barb Cahak, Matthew, Andrew and David Platta

February 12, 2013

Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your children. So sorry for your loss. Lots of love and prayers are coming your way. We can grieve together the deaths of our husbands.

Margaret LeDoux

February 11, 2013

We are so grateful that we had the chance to know Bill.
Our hearts are breaking with yours.
Our family sends its love and prayers to you Monica, Billy and Sarah.

The Stilps

February 11, 2013

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