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William Keith "Bill" Bliss

1951 - 2025

William Keith "Bill" Bliss obituary, 1951-2025, Janesville, WI

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

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Schneider Funeral Directors

1800 East Racine Street

Janesville, Wisconsin

William Bliss Obituary

Janesville, WI - William K. "Bill" Bliss, age 74, passed away peacefully at home in Janesville on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1951, in Monroe, WI, the son of R.B. Arnold and Elaine JoAnn (Oakley) Bliss, Jr. On February 19, 1972, he married Jackie Ann Ogden in California.

Bill was a truck driver for over 40 years, most of that with JATCO, retiring in 2007. He found joy in bowling, hunting, and fishing when he wasn't on the road.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jackie; son, Devon (Tara Skildum) Bliss; grandchildren, Savannah Bliss and Nathan Bliss; great-grandchild, Zander Karpes; and siblings, Stewart Terwilliger and R.B. (Cher) Bliss, III. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Cindy Mertins.

Bill will be laid to rest at a private ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery in Brodhead. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL DIRECTORS is assisting the family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

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

Published by The Gazette from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2025.

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