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William F. Bislew
William was born on March 19, 1935, in Racine, WI. to William P. Bislew and Evelyn Verbeten Bislew, the oldest of nine children. He attended St. Joseph Grade School, St. Catherine High School, class of 1954, and Dominican College, Racine, class of 1965. He earned a BA in accounting. He married Carole Kriva, on June 10, 1961 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Racine. William and Carole had three children - Anthony, Racine, in 1962, Regina Ball, Torrance, CA, in 1964, and Dr. Ann Jones, Appleton, in 1970.
William served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957, William worked as a computer programmer at various Racine companies until he burned out in the 80's. He then worked at St. Luke's Hospital as a courier for 15 years, eventually becoming the courier leader. After an illness, he went to work for Educators Credit Union (car division) as a driver for several years. He retired in2007. He and Carole were members of St. Rita's Parish, then Holy Name until 2001 when they joined St. Lucy's Parish.
Bill loved the outdoors, putzing in the yard with his 80 or more hostas. He and Carole drove their trusty old 1993 Toyota Camry wagon all over Wisconsin, to every small town. His favorite was Fish Creek in Door County. They also enjoyed the old County Stadium as Brewer season ticket holders since 1998. Although the new stadium had a roof, it wasn't the same. He liked a Packer game on TV, too.
He leaves his wife of 62 years, Carole; children: Anthony (Renee, whom he considered his "fourth child") Bislew, Regina (Kevin) Ball and Dr. Ann (Derek) Jones; his four granddaughters were his "harem": Olivia and Grace Jones and Annie and Lily Ball. Also surviving are siblings: John, Virginia, Edna, Helen, Larry, Karen, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Preceding him to heaven were his parents: William and Evelyn; Carole's parents: Anton and Anna Kriva; siblings: Edith Schuster and Rosemary Verhagen.
Bill had private funeral rites, family only, with taps and 21-gun salute.
Donations in his name can be directed to St. Lucy Parish, Veterans Outreach, or Cops'NKids.
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Pat Holly Stuart
May 10, 2024
Carole--my sister sent me the obituary about William.I was Pat Holly when you and I were in St.Rita's school. I'm sorry about your loss tho I did not know him. God Bless you. Pat Holly Stuart married about as long as you, but one of us will have to go first. Not fun to contemplate. Now you are left with all those hostas! I hope you like them.
Paul Zens
May 9, 2024
I so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I'm sorry this is so late but I just read it. He was a good neighbor and most of all a dedicated care giver. I miss our time on College and there are some Hosta's planted at my west side condo.
He will me missed
Paul
Kathy (Matranga) Kluge
May 1, 2024
Dear Mrs. Bislew, Anthony, Gina and Ann-Carin.
I am so very sad to hear that Mr. Bislew has passed away. I am so blessed to have been a part of your family, with my great friendship with Gina. I think about all of you more often than you would imagine. I have kept you all in my prayers. I have soooooo many memories with your family! One of my favorites was the 2 ring phone call that would come through on the kitchen phone and that meant Mr. Bislew was ready for pick up from the bus station at the end of his long work day! Loved that! So many many memories. Too many to list here. The welcome and laughter and faith of your beautiful family has always touched my heart and my mind deeply. Every single time I was home to visit in Racine, mom and I would ALWAYS find Mr. Bislew at Holy Mass and be able to check in on all of your lives. I miss each of you dearly. I will have masses prayed for the repose of his soul at our parish in Keller, Texas. Mom sends her love and prayers as well.
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