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William Kolstad Obituary

Kolstad, William J.

William J. Kolstad, 70, of Fond du Lac, died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born January 3, 1943 in Fond du Lac, the son of Lloyd C. and Dorothy M. Knar Kolstad.

He served in the U.S. Army following high school graduation. William worked as a millwright for the local union for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, building bird houses, spending time on his land up north and most of all loved spending time with his granddaughters.

He is survived by two children, John (Cindy) Kolstad, Little Suamico and Amy (Mark) Schiltz, Pulaski; two granddaughters, Nicole and Katelyn Schiltz; six siblings, Barb Nett, Fond du Lac, Mary (John) Berkevich, Beaver Dam, Sue (Ron) Kolb, Plattsmouth, NE, David (Rose) Kolstad, Fond du Lac, Steve (Nancy) Kolstad, Fond du lac, Kate Kolstad, Sun Prairie; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step father, Clifford Wachs.

The visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home with Deacon Dale Paczkowski officiating. Cremation will follow the traditional services.

Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Jul. 7, 2013.

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Tom Hanewall Jr

July 9, 2013

So sorry to hear. You were a great guy, RIP Bill

Mike Pompa

July 9, 2013

Bill, I will miss you. As a kid growing up, you always had a quarter for me to play a game of pool at the Pete and Lucy's bar. I always looked forward to coming to your deer camp with Nick and seeing you guys. Rest easy, and we will see you again.

Pat Perrizo Redman

July 9, 2013

I worked with Bill at Gilles for several years in the early 60s and remember him as being great fun, witty and a real friend. My sympathy to all.

Gary Potter

July 8, 2013

Bill(Slick Willie)Kolstad I will miss all of the good times we had together. God rest your soul Bill.

July 8, 2013

Rest in peace Bill Dan Sippel

July 8, 2013

Bill you always brightened my day when I saw you at Philly's you will be missed, now who's going to help me build my bird houses? My sympathy to your family. Jim Holz

Kim Brown

July 8, 2013

William will be missed.

PAM AND MARK

July 7, 2013

WE WILL MISS YOU !!!!

July 7, 2013

Bill & I were in the same homeroom at SMSA.May God bless you & him in his heavenly home. John Lefeber

The Staff of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home

July 7, 2013

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