William Weege

Bill was one of my professors in college. I don't remember many of my professors, but I do remember him, and I just loved him. I remember when the class had a field trip to his house and telling everyone about the literal fork in the road on the way there. And I spent some time volunteering at Tandem Press. He was really the ideal person/artist in my eyes. I still have the record he gave to his students with his print on one side, something I've always cherished. I looked him up a few years...

Still miss my brother Bill, his laughter, wit and enthusiasm, and our sister Marianne, who predeceased him by a year. I miss the family history they took with them. I'm sure there's a great reunion somewhere!

I just learned about Bill's passing. He was a wonderful and irreverent friend who, with his family, gave me refuge and comfort in '72 when I needed it most. All turned out well in the end! I have a bunch of home movies I took of Bill & family at play and Sam Gilliam at the shop. During one of my last conversations I had with Bill, he sang the praises of Sue and her horticulture work.

So sad to hear this news. Bill was a wonderful artist and friend who inspired me and brought laughter and joy and rich humor into my life.

Bill and I did a lot of moonlight rides on country roads together. Unfortunately one road ended in Lake Michigan in my Dads new 1950 Chevy. No one hurt but 6 of us very wet. A great adventure. Thanks Bill (car survived)

We are sad for Bill´s passing. He was such a spirit for the art community. Sue the two of really celebrated life together

500 lbs per inch of roller. Of all the artists I asked, including some from England, Bill was the only one who knew how rigid to make an etching press roller. With that knowledge, we designed his press and the huge press at Tandem. Unconventional. I once came upon Bill printing alone on the press I built for him. He was leaning over the felts and paper and had his foot tied to a rope tied to the "on" lever so he could start the press with his leg. "Jeesus Bill." "don't worry it works...

RIP old friend, from one springer lover to another.