Photo courtesy of Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Jul 14, 1942 – Sep 26, 2016 (Age 74)
Passed away peacefully on September 26, 2016, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Born in 1942 to Seymour and Sylvia (nee King) in Massachusetts, he was the loving husband for thirty-five years of Jean (nee Hammermann); devoted father of Michael (Amy); doting grandfather of Georgia; dear brother of John (Paula) and Nancy; caring uncle of Samuel and Sharon; and was beloved by other relatives and friends.
Bill was brilliant, funny, and unforgettable. You always knew when he was in the room. Bill was an intrepid traveler and his incredible passion for travel (and the unbelievable stories that resulted therefrom) will live on in all who knew him. One of Bill's inviolate rituals was Friday cocktails with great friends.
A celebration of Bill's amazing life will be held at one last Friday "cocktail hour" on November 4th, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Sheraton, 375 South Moorland Road, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Memorials in Bill's name can be made to Gilda's Club Madison, 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton, WI 53562 or the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, 728 N James Lovell Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
Thinking of you today, Jeanne.
Michele Oxman
October 02, 2019 | Shorewood, WI | Friend
God I loved him. He was like a father to me. So sorry for your loss Jean and Michael
Donald Skiba
June 09, 2018 | Milwaukee, WI
Jean you and your family have our condolences. It's Nov 14 and I just discovered that Bill had passed when I tried to reach him by phone this afternoon. When I couldn't get through on his cell phone I knew something was wrong but it wasn't until I found his Obituary on Yahoo that I really knew. Bill was a great friend and confidant who helped me on many occassions as well as many of my former tax clients. I'll never forget the great times you, Bill, Barb and I had at those wine tasting...
Tom Olivas
November 14, 2016 | Mukwonago, WI
Jean & Micheal
You have our deepest condolences . Bill was such a kind hearted person . He help us and countless others get threw troubled times in life. We will never forget his kindness and generosity.
Rob & Lisa Ferguson
Robert Ferguson
October 13, 2016 | Wauwatosa, WI
I truly wish peace for you and your family as you are going through this difficult time. We pray that God's love be with your family as you face this challenging time. He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to comfort all who mourn (Isa 61: 1,2).
October 12, 2016 | FL
Jean, you have my deepest sympathy.
Fondly,
Greg Lott
October 11, 2016
Jean, I was so sorry to read about the passing of "your Bill." Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and in my heart.
Love,
Michele Oxman
Michele Oxman
October 10, 2016 | Shorewood, WI
I am so sorry to learn about the passing away of Mr. Yellin. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends. May God's word found in Hosea 13:14 brings courage and comfort to you all.
Ramatu
October 10, 2016 | Lawrenceville, GA
Our deepest sympathies to Jean, Michael, Amy & the Yellin family. Bill was a truly wonderful person. His wit, wisdom, quick mind but measured way of speaking, generosity with knowledge & time, warmth & true caring are but a few things that will be missed & remembered.
You're all in our thoughts & prayers and may good memories bring you some measure of comfort - Holly & Bob Anton & family
October 09, 2016
