William A. "Bill" Johnson

Bill and I met in 1973 while serving on a UWSP committee and would see each other around campus. But it wasn't until we retired that our friendship grew. We golfed together and enjoyed coffee, daily, at McDonalds. We became the best of friends! Bill, God bless you and I'm looking forward to seeing you when we're together again.
Bob Engelhard

Recently learned of the passing of Bill. A kind and beautiful man who was instantly a friend to anyone. Great supporter of UWSP and the Rapids/central Wis. area.

I worked with Bill for 11 years in the College of Letters and Science Dean’s Office. Among Bill’s variety of responsibilities, there is no doubt he enjoyed working with students more than any other. Students coming to him for help solve a particular problem, almost always left with much more than a solution. Bill asked about their long- and short-term goals and, whenever appropriate, suggested other options they might wish to consider. Bill had a small, but very visible, desk sign on his...

Our condolences to Bill's wife and family - - both my husband Ted Roeder and I worked at the University for many years and since I was in Biology Bill worked closely with us on many budget items and was just an all around nice person to have in administration - - always with a smile or laugh. Betsie Graham

I worked for Bill when he was the Associate Dean in the College of Letters and Science. He was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with him. He was very pleasant, always positive and upbeat. He was very helpful to the students and wanted every student to be the best that he or she could be. He was an asset to UWSP.

Only man I ever met who understood double entry bookkeeping used in the college accounting). I was in the psych department and always thought of him as an excellent Dean. I remember him fondly and will miss seeing him on occasion on the golf course.

I knew Bill quite well. As a young faculty member at UWSP in the mid-eighties, my efforts, with Jack Holmes, to establish the Cognition Laboratory in the Psychology Department were successful in large part due to Bill's efforts at helping us secure funding from Dean Justus Paul. He was always kind and helpful, and to me, a person from another culture, he epitomized what I had heard and later experienced, as our Midwestern decency and kindness. A great man, all of his many friends will miss...

He was one of the most nice and supportive folks in the administrative wing of UWSP when I started in the mid 90's. His smile, glimmer-in-the eye and constant positivity will never be forgotten. Congrats on a life well lived. We need more folks like you here today!

Bill was a great colleague and friend. I enjoyed several years with the "penny ante" gang. My and Lynn's sympathy goes out to Joanne, Dan, Stephen, David and the rest of the family.