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Bob Engelhard
January 23, 2021
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
Jack Bennett
January 16, 2021
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.
Howard Thoyre
January 13, 2021
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 credenza that I’m confident amused students, as it did me: “I said maybe and that’s final.” I think it subtly conveyed to students they had found a friend.
Betsie Graham
January 12, 2021
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
Carol Wake
January 12, 2021
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.
Tom Rowe
January 12, 2021
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.
Dr P Sudevan
January 12, 2021
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 him. Sunt lacrimae rerum et mentem mortalia tangunt.
Tony Timerman
January 12, 2021
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!
David Eckholm
January 12, 2021
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.
Woody Bishop
January 9, 2021
I worked and played with Bill. He was the Associate Dean when I was on the faculty at UWSP. For years we had coffee at Hardee's and we golfed many more years. I liked and respected Bill. He cared about our students, our faculty and our community. I am proud to consider him my friend.
Susan LeBow
January 6, 2021
Bill was on my search and screen committee when I interviewed at UWSP. I will always remember his kind words during that very stressful time and upon me getting the job. I'm very grateful for his presence in my UWSP career. My condolences to his family.
Karl and Allison Bancker
January 4, 2021
We could not have asked for better neighbors. Truly one of the nicest people I have ever known. We shared many conversations over the years in our yards. I appreciated his wisdom and kindness. We will miss you Bill.
Jim Lukowicz
January 4, 2021
Going to miss visiting with you & Bob Engelhard around town..Allways a gentlemen with a great smile and appreciation of life .My personal best to your wife, Joanne & family Jim Lukowicz
Doug Moore
January 2, 2021
He gave me some great advice many years ago.
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