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Nedra B. Matis Bischoff

Nedra Bischoff Obituary

(Nee Watson) 57 passed away June 21, 2005 in Sun City, AZ. Formerly of Milwaukee, WI. Nedra leaves her loving and devoted husband Bill. Cherished Mother to Micheal-Ann "Mickey" (Dave) Klein, Shawn Matis, William F. Bischoff IV and A1C Kira (CPL Dennis) Hughes. Grandmother of Nathan and Aaron Klein. Sister of Doris Marie Thrasher. Aunt of Dominique (Tracy) Brown and Great Aunt of Nicholas Brown. Former wife of Michael F. Matis.

Nedra joined the military in 1976 and served 23 years to our country and the Wisconsin National Guard. 1976-80 WIANG; 1980-2000 AGR US Army as a member of Co.B-132 Sup BN, HHC 32 Inf BDE, Co.C 132 Sup BN, and 13th Med DEN DET. Nedra received the Meritorious Service Medal and numerous other Federal and State awards. "Ginger" leaves behind many loving and caring Military friends. Nedra's battle with cancer was short but intense. She fought hard with dignity as she did with every obstacle in her life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nedra's name to the American Cancer Society.

A memorial will be held July 8th at 11am at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, WI 53182

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Nedra Bischoff

Sponsored by Mickey, Dave, Kira, Dennis.

143 Entries

William F. Bischoff III

September 18, 2011

Tried yesterday and will try again: You are still 1 year short of gettin S.Security. Oh well. Miss you Bernie. Give "Charlie" a tummy scratch for me... Love and miss you so. Bears down and on the side.

William F. Bischoff IIi

June 22, 2011

Well Bernie, last night at 10:59, I went out on the patio and stared at the skies...looked for a "sign" you might be sending, saw NO falling stars, watched all the silent tree tops to see if any moved...NOPE. Guess you were busy or I am just a fool. If you ARE still watching over us you know OUR Kids are, well, some are suffering, some are OK and some are hurting. ME... you know about my Heart thing and I will get my results come December and then..... See what's up and what I can/or cannot do. Still Love and miss you Nedra. Till the Next time, Bears down on the side.

William F. Bischoff III

September 17, 2010

Happy Birthday Nedra... 63... Miss you still.

William F. Bischoff III

June 20, 2010

Well Bernie; hard to believe BUT 5 years has gotten here. Not as often as in the first two years BUT I still "hear" you calling me... scarry but OK. According to a "Country Western" song; you can look down and see your Family through the "Holes in the Floor of Heaven". That being true, I wont mention my Health or My Sins SINCE you know/see all of them... let me just say "Kids and grandkids are doing all right". You are missed by MANY and your Military/Mothering has been picked up, to some degree, by BOTH your Daughters... cool to see. Talk to you on this site later... this is Bears'..down on the side.

William F. Bischoff IV

June 5, 2010

I'll always be there mom, and it's never a holiday when i come see you. pretty sad about the rest. I'll see you on the 6th years.
Love you mom
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bishoff III

June 5, 2010

Talked to Billy and he was comimg to visit you... MANY Flags and good crowd of people. He gave you the "Hug" I asked him to do. Kira is surviving Afghanistan as we BOTH knew she would. You are thought of OFTEN Bernie. This is Bears down on the side. 142 bfn

Kira Bischoff

June 4, 2010

Hi Mom!

Just wanted to say Happy Memorial Day From Afghanistan! Certainly glad that you never that the Chance to visit this place... Guess this is me, taking one for the team. I have realized, through this deployment, that I am more and more like you.

Thinking of you Often,
Love,
Kira

William F. Bischoff III

September 17, 2009

Hey Bernie..... If you were here for your 62nd Birthday we'd be going to Red Lobster tonight... King Crab, Lobster Tails and Shrimp. Grand Kids are ALL getting soooo BIG. Still hear YOU some nights; kinda eerie but I can live with it. Miss ya STILL..This is Bears Down on the Side

William F. Bischoff IV

April 12, 2009

well words these days can't explain how my life is without you to talk to. Another holiday gone, but to me just another day. Easter was always fun as a kid and as a adult. But i still consider myself a big kid. I think i'll keep my memories to myself today.
Happy easter mom.
Truly miss you mom and my love for you will always be the same.
I love you mom Tears
Your son,
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

February 21, 2009

In 4 months it will be 4 years....un real!!! so many days; so many changes. You are missed Bernie. See ya when I see ya....Bears down on the side.

William F. Bischoff III

January 1, 2009

Hey Bernie...Starting another year; wonder if you keep score where you are? Family is holding together and STILL talking about some of the "MA" stuff YOU did and now they are doing. Grand kids getting BIG!!! Thank GOD none of them inherited my NOSE lol. If you ARE watching me then you know I have downsized and threw out lots of stuff "we" never used or even looked at...atleast the kids wont see what we called treasures and they would call kaka lol. Still miss you "Watson" and will never find anyone with your "talents or sensitive nature". Whenever I see the FLAG waving in a breeze, I see you at ATTENTION with your hand on your heart...with a tear in your eyes. Gotta JET... LoveYaBernie...Bears down on the side.

William Francis Bischoff IV

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas ma.
felt like old times today. I think we got enough snow, i loveyou, still waitin.
I love you and thanks
Your son
William Francis Bischoff IV

William Francis Bischoff IV

November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving mom.
I came to see u today, left you a nice rose for you. But i think u knew that.
Everything here is good, got a new job i really like and that im happy with. I was thinking of all the great thanksgiving times we had as i got older. When i spilled the grease on your foot, and how you liked to eat with just candles. Good times ma. and then i cry knowing that i cant have that anymore. But, one day with my family i will. Smiles
I miss you so much
and love you everday with all i have.
Love you mom
Your son
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

September 18, 2008

Once More...Sixty-one, could have been fun; out here, in the land of the Sun. Instead... you are with Number ONE!!! God Wins. Miss you STILL Bernie, you and your old habits or traits still pop up constantly...see you in OOH so many things. From your vantage point I am sure you can see your Off-Spring are doing OK!!! Few bumps in the road, but, that is natural. They mention you to me also; some have your traits sneek out from time to time. Laugh at that. Love you Bernie...this is Bears Down on the Side.

William Francis Bischoff IV

September 17, 2008

Today is your day mom. I always knew what ever i got u,u would love. But it's just flowers now.
I miss you so much
I love you so so much
Happy Birthday MOM.
William

William F. Bischoff IV

July 19, 2008

Mom truly need some help now.
Kinda stuck with what 2 do.
Dont no if u can help, but a lil vibe would help. A sign, or should i just accept the fact that you r with me, and its just me over thinking.
Come find me.
I love you ma.
WilliamF.

William F. Bischoff IV

June 28, 2008

Well i quess the 3rd time wont hurt.
The web site is up, just have 2 upload the glass.
One day at a time ma.
Lets make our beds and lie in them. I do.
I have a vacation coming up, so time 2 tatoo the car again.
Put that up and the website also.
Time 2 go out.
I love you ma, and yes i'm always safe.
Your son
William Francis Bischoff IV

Mickey Klein

June 21, 2008

Three years have come since our last Good-bye, but I know your still here and around. I see you in me and in my kids,(well mostly Nathan, Aaron looks like Dave). Had a Prime
rib and a Margarita in your honor today.(Many Margaritas).

Miss you,
Moose

William F. Bischoff III

June 21, 2008

Well Bernie, later tonight it will be 3 yrs. Since you "Joined Gods' Army." Hard to swallow that.... so many things I encounter or hear daily remind me of you and of your antics. Lost my balance and fell to the ground yesterday and I clearly heard you say "Thank You God."... I just laid there and smiled, looked around to see if anyone saw me fall, other than Frank, and slowly got up. hahaha Wanted to go to Bingo, in your place, but funds, or lack off, will prevent that. Plan on going for your Birthday though. Still going through your "stuff" and throwing away lots of trivia kaka; no one would appreciate our "private times" except us, so bye bye to it. Do not want the kids to have toooo much junk to go through when my time comes so I am slowly doing that for them...and me.... get to revisit "times we had" one more time before I loose them to waste management truck. If you get a second, throw a lightening bolt my way so I know you read this.... don't have to hit me with it, a near miss would be plenty good haha. LoveYa Bernie this is the Bears' down on the side.

William F. Bischoff III

May 21, 2008

Hey Bernie; 35 months you have been gone...two days ago your BABY-GIRL turned 25....one month before that, the "thump" turned 28. Charlie has joined lady and Timber-Ann... in a couple of months your "new" GrandSon will be 1 year old. Hope you are still watching over us or atleast check us out from time to time....I have always hoped to get some sort of "sign" from you from the other side BUT nothing yet. Like to think when people exit this world they DO still care for those left here to grow up/old and want US to know there is a reason to live a GOOD life; guess thats not part of the "Divine GODLY Plan". Still pray for you and wish you the best. Bears' down on the side. I love you Bernie

William F. Bischoff IV

May 11, 2008

I love you and i miss you. I see you and i find you.
I no what you want. And i'm trying.
Happy Mother's Day mom.

William Francis Bischoff IV

March 23, 2008

Happy Easter mom.
On day's like this.
My life is at a stand still.
I love you so much mom.

Your son,
William Francis Bischoff IV

William Francis Bischoff IV

March 21, 2008

My mother
What i have learned from u and dad, makes me who i am. I am who i am. And cant no one take that away from me.
My rules and my rules only mom.
That's the way thing have to be.
Everything over here is good. Would like her back but we no it aint happening. So, back to the grind.
Just makes my walls thicker.
The house is good. Stupid snow.
Give my a wink when it comes to my glass art. Throw some idea's my way. Make my mind think a little harder.
Give dad a kiss. He did a good job with charlie after u left.
I loved that dog. I remember takin her out at nite. Good dog. Now my son has a dog to play with.
Mom i hope u are ok. I truly hope u r.
I miss u so much.
I dont do well with death, after u left.
Life comes at u quick, that's for sure.
I love you mom
HGIC
William F. Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

January 21, 2008

Hello Bernie...31 months, wow; still, you are in my thoughts. If you are still watching the kids, you know where they are at. Landen IS a handful...forgot just how fast lil people grow in those first months out of Moms' "Internal House". He's a beauty. Take care in knowing that Kira will be/continue to be, a good MOM. All your Children and ME could use some prayers/help... send some our way. Bears Down on the Side. Peace Bernie

William F. Bischoff III

December 21, 2007

21Dec07 Hey Bernie, 30 months, you are missed. Still see you and your words/actions in others I meet daily. Being sober/clean (20 yrs in '08) I observe and appreciate more and pick-up on little things drunk me would have missed LOL. Hope you were around to welcome Mike Shores' Mom up there; show her around PLEASE.
Another Christmas without a yard/tree display BUT next yr. I plan to have more spirit o the season....did Santa at LakeView; kids were screaming and stuff (few older kids recognized me and said "hey that's the crossing guard") otherwise it was...kinda cool.
Charlie gets haircut and tooth brushing Sat. at 0700....I go to Andover Breakfast at 0900...will NOT walk out like I did last Month no matter what restaurant people do. LOL LoveYa Bernie...Bears down on the side

William F. Bischoff IV

December 14, 2007

Mom
As many times as i wrote you.
It never works.
just want 2 say.
I Love you

William F. Bischoff III

November 21, 2007

ThanksGiving Day.......yup!!! Another "Holiday"; what we called our family. Only time we ALL got together for good food and quaint Conversation...somewhere, someone will be talkin about Y O U!! Cause you are missed, still Loved and probably found a way to take all your Hidden Money with you hahaha. Seriously, Love and Miss you. Tomorrow Charlie get BIG FOOD TREAT. Far apart BUT still in my Heart....Bears Down on the Side. LoveYa bernie

William F. Bischoff III

November 12, 2007

Thanks Sarge for giving most of your Adult life in service to your God and Country....I once again Salute YOU.

William F. Bischoff IV

November 7, 2007

love you mom

Billy goat

William F. Bischoff IV

November 2, 2007

Not sure how you 2 met. But i'm glad you gave dad a chance. Other wise i or kira would not be here.
If you can't do it in person, give him a kiss in his sleep.

Happy Birthday To DA BEARS
Love you mom
William

William F. Bischoff IV

November 2, 2007

does not get an better when it comes to you,just a little lighter.
maybe a bad desion to get this computer.
Shoud
be in tears, but rather be mad/happy.
naw mad is good 4 me.
i can focus better.
here they come.

2 morrow
I love u so much
Thumber

William Francis Bischoff IV

October 21, 2007

Thanks for being happy for me mom. It was a long time coming, now im here.
Don't have much to say. We talk everyday so.
Maybe do gutter's before the rain. Stupid big tree in the yard.
Bill 'O' Rielly at 7.
I Love you mom.
All IV you.
Your Son
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

October 20, 2007

Well Bernie, tomorrow will be 28 months, still (really) miss you. As you probably know, I took "Charlie" to Pet Hospital ysterday and had her "Body" taken care off.
Her surgery, went well; 4 polyps were removed and she took her first steps round 2-2:15 this A.M. She does NOT like her "night shirt" that she must wear so she does not scratch OFF her stitches but, oh well. Got her to "take" her antibiotics AND pain pill(s) about 4:15, that was a biggie for me.....not good at gettin pills into animals. She was on Morphine at Hospital (her eyes were as big as they could be), when we got home I carried her in and put her into her cage, as I put her down she opened her eyes........man, to be that HIGH!!!!
Next project........poopin/peein...she ate and fell asleep; longer she sleeps, better chance she will keep food down. Just carries her outside and she "peed", for a long time, and then SHE walked into AZ Room on her own and layed/sat down. Pretty soon, I will haveto take a "nap" cause I stayed up with her all night and watched/listened to her breath and snore. Love ya Bernie. Bears Down on the Side. 143 bfn.

William F. Bischoff III

September 21, 2007

27 months.....that IS a long time. You are missed and, to this day, I still "hear" you call my name,brings shivers to my spine. As you were, you still are, in my thoughts. Bears...Down on the Side

William F. Bischof III

September 18, 2007

Hope this finally gets printed; been trying since 17Sept2007!!!Hey Bernie; B I N G O!!!!!!!! Had you lived, you and I plus some friends would be going to Bingo Place for your 60th BirthDay.....Wish you could have had this B.D. and others; GOD said no and He rules. Getting "On" without you is no easy task, no one here to celebrate or share good/bad times; they just happen, quietly, with no real emotion. Landen is SO bubbly; Kira and Dennis DONE good. Charlie is still "barkin-up-a-storm" and, periodically, checks out YOUR bedroom, still lookin for you. Since you have "passed-away" we have had 5 deaths in Andover Neighborhood......hope you were at GATES to welcome them in or, in one case, showed HIM where "to GO" haha. Moose is carrying on Bowling tradition and Dave is still Mr. BaseBall. Nathan and Aaron are getting BIG and developing there own personalities (sometimes problematic) haha, but they are BOTH in capable hands. Gots ta run Bernie........this is BEARS, Down on the side.......and the Beat goes ON!!

Kira Hughes

September 18, 2007

Happy Birthday Mom You sure are missed.. I Love You

William F. Bischoff III

August 21, 2007

Well Bernie; you are missed BUT not forgotten....I see your particular actions and hear your words in numerous people.......most I do not even know. As you probably can see; your Newest grandSon is getting bigger and LOUDER everyday/NIGHT haha He will know you, GrandMa, through pictures and spoken word. If you have time, send some prayers our way; could use some about know. Health is a big issue...here and for Karen Shore, so will take any miracles you guys have lying about. By for now... Bears down on the side!!!

William F. Bischoff III

July 31, 2007

Hello Bernie, miss ya bunches.......if there are "Holes in Heavens Floor" then you saw Landen Mitchell Hughes being "7-8-9-10 PPPPPushed" into Existance. Usually at 0455 I get to hear Charlie Bark saying "Take Me Out"........Landen, at 0455 said Waaaah-Awaah, hear I am. It was beautiful to "Hear"; of course, tears were prevelant in BOTH Proud Grandpas'.
Mom and Baby were/are doing fine, at home and gettin seheduled-for-feeding as I type this.....think you were there; gut feeling. Bears down on the side.

Mickey Klein

July 30, 2007

Missed Annversaries, Missed Birthdays,Missed Birth of 3rd Grandson of younger daughter, Missed phone call at 1:47pm. Only thing really MISSED is you MOM.

William F. Bischoff III

July 21, 2007

25 years we were married and now 25 months you have been gone....you are missed and still talked about. Kira is about to become Mom and will use FILLIN MOM, Karen Shore, for "motherly help." I will offer Dad help when asked/needed. House is still quite empty without you and has not gotten smaller either. Have 3 1/2 weeks or so before I go back to work.......too much free time for me this school session; ned to stay busy and need YOUR type of modivation to do the simplest os tasks...slightly lacking proper modivation but that too will change with time. Bears down on the side. Bye for now.

William F. Bischoff III

June 23, 2007

Trying once again to get this published Bernie...2 years and now 2 days and you are STILL in my thoughts. If you are watching your/our Family, you have seem some changes for sure. Kira to be a "Military-MOM" (sound familiar)? Thymp seems to be trying real hard to make "Right-choices". Mike M. haveing health issues that make MINE seem insiginafant (still cannot spell); but is getting Micheal-Ann support as well as rest of HIS Family. Shawn T. is Shawn T. Charlie Dog is deaf as a stone BUT still active (And SAFE from Whiskey DOG jumpimg and BARKING at her) haha
See you in so MANY people and ever so often I hear you LOUDLY in my head. Actually you woke me up yesterday Morning when you called my name...became wide awake in a second. Having a "Bernhardt Awareness Day" may sound like a good thing BUT it can scare the crap out of a non-drinker haha Pink Elephants would be OK; BUT voices has an erie feeling...if you are trying to tell me something WAIT till I am in hospital under either type stuff ok. Captive audience then. If I tell the kids it just causes problems LIKE Dads going over the edge etc. haha Got to run..Andover breakfast in few hours...Bye for now Bernie..Love You..Bears down on the side.

Kira Hughes

June 22, 2007

Hi Mom,
well its been 2 years and I can't say that they have been easy. I've had lots of things in my life that moms and daughters usually get to share and i've gone through them with out you, so needless to say, youre always thought of. I recently walked by someone that was wearing "red" and while I recognized the smell, it didnt smell nearly as good on her as it always did on you. You are thought of, and missed as well as talked about. I Love you Mom and im sorry that I took our time for granted, I took you for granted and I realize that now, too little, too late but at least i realize it.

Love you,
Kira "Sweetpea"

William F. Bischoff III

May 24, 2007

Maybe this time.....23 months, wow!! You are still remembered Bernie; Always in Billys thoughts, see you lots in Mother "Moose" and Kira is about to be a MOM...she has your Pregnant glow...doing all the right "health" things and will be a good "Military-Mom". Keep watching..many adventures to follow...see ya in delivery room haha. Bears down on the side Bye for Now Bernie

Kira Hughes

May 13, 2007

Happy Mothers Day Mom.. and of all the years, I get you a card.
You are Missed.
I Love You

~Kira

William F. Bischoff III

May 13, 2007

Yup!! Second Mothes Day NOT taking you and the family to Red Lobster; no King Crab, Margaretta and, oh yeah.....who forgot to send you a card, coming tomorrow don't count RIGHT!! Screw the gifts....need that card!! You are missed. Love you Bernie.......Bears down on the side.

Kira Hughes

April 30, 2007

Another first for me Mom, My first "Mothers Day" without you, that is techincally being a mom... Soon will be the delivery, that will be another first, there are so many that I have had since you left that no one else in the Family can relate to. I know you are with me in spirit and I will see you in May, just after my Birthday. I Love & Miss you.

~Kira

William F. Bischoff III

March 22, 2007

WOW!!! 21 months have passed and you are still talked about; your life as a soldier and a MOM. Ya left an impression on your Daughters, for sure. As you probably know, Porker will have "Boy Child" around July/August time frame. "Ultra" picture showed plenty of healthiness and MagicMachine sends out loud, fast heart beats. Karen plans a trip to Tucson for delivery day; along with two-time Mom da Moose. Ask your "BUD" upthere to help make this Baby-Delivery-Life a good one OK? Miss you Bernie......see you in my DREAMS; asleep and awake. Bears Down on the Side!!!

William F. Bischoff IV

February 16, 2007

Hello mom,
I'm not able 2 get on the computer all the time so,
I just wanted to say i love you so much and i miss you.
I'm trying 2 find that place in my heart for you, still looking. Getting close i think.
I love you mom come and say hi sometime.
I'll talk to you later.
I love you so much mom
Later

Your son,
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff IIi

January 3, 2007

Hey Bernie; 2007 is here with all the hopes for a good year are to be set in motion. Kira and Sonia were here for 1 1/2 days; short visits are OK. Walked the block with "DogBreath" and Sonia got to take PIC of cactus with "hats" on if and few Pineapple cacti also. Pregnant Daughter still looking good and healthy....lookin for parenting book I saw in garage to give to her. If my health allows me to, want to try and work at schools till 2010. See doc 12Jan07 for prostate results; once I have them I will decide what to do...always have Needles CA. if things go south. Long way from that I hope. Now have ALL MacGyver series movies so......marathon to come for me. haha
Working on shrubs in backyard area today; back lets me work for short spurts of time then rest and THEN back at it. Mr. Nardy seems to be enjoying CA and sounded good.....his body and him have reached a calm time and he is enjoying that...he needs liver biopsy BUT wont go through that pain YET....needs to be "comatose" for that...knock him out; get samples and load him up with pain killers and THEN her will be good to go, know how he feels.....I still hurt from my prostate biopsys' of a week ago......oh well. By for now Bernie....bears down on the side.......and the beat goes on!!!

William F. Bischoff III

December 27, 2006

Well Bernie; another Christmas has come and gone and YOU were NOT forgotten.......we took the Liberty to use your "COINED" phrases while "Lights were strung and Christmas Bulb Decorations" were places delicately on Kira/Dennis' tree. Was done OK. Son Billy is STILL havin difficult time with you being gone; he NEEDS to put you in "that special place" the rest of us have already done, if he doesn't pretty soon, he will never be able to move on. His guilt will never diminish if he continues to live in the past.....what is done is done.
Mr. Nardy is a Californian NOW.........God help the Woman there haha. He sounded good and relieved NOT being resident baby-sitter.
I MISS you Nedra....could use your "bedside manner" today, with me havin some Biopsy Stuff done later today. You WOULD tell Dr. what HE is doing wrong cause it wouldn't be the "Army Way." Oh well, he'll do all right without you, I guess. Results to follow. Bears down on the side. LoveYa Bernie

William Francis Bischoff IV

December 22, 2006

Well things r going they way they have too, i guess. I'm sure how many more times i will b able to write u mom, so here goes.
Like always i did it again. Not being what a women want's. I think.
Maybe it's meant 4 me 2 be only?
Or all my relationships only last a year or so.
I'm reading this book that's suppose to help me b a better person.
The one thing i say to myself is, If and when i did let my guard down it seems 2 backfire on me so way not just be me. Why keep getting hurt or hurting someone. It makes no sense 2 me.
Is that life because if it is ....
The more and more it hurt's the more my shell get's harder, and pretty soon there's no breaking though that. And i will just be and no, never to let my guard down again.

There's no doubt about my life

I love you mom.
Your son,
William Francis Bischoff IV

Kira Hughes

December 10, 2006

And to the next Chapter........ you are going to have a 'Hughes' Grandson or Grand-Daughter. Found out a week ago today, turns out im just over 6 weeks. You are thought of, talking about, and Missed.

~Kira
Sweetpea

billy bischoff

December 2, 2006

how do i change, when u only know one thing.
I don't even know what that one thing is.
too funny

thumper bischoff

December 2, 2006

We also set the chrismas tree today,
is was great we made a good tree, a time i will remember 4-ever miss u ma

William F. Bischoff IV

December 2, 2006

well i don't need to tell u but, MAN where did it go wrong.
Your parents died when u were young right?
So why should it any easier 4 me?
And now she has a date, so i now have 2 count down the days til i'm I'M MY LONELY again... Good or bad im losing agian.
Stuck on stubborn is what jessica's says i am.
If ther were 2 path's in a road i would always take the hard instead of the smooth path, and then up the raod there would be another 2 path's, And i will always take the hard road just 2 prove a point. IS SHE RIGHT? And if so why?
I work since i was 12 years old. You said time and time again. I grow up 2 early
As i sit here i wonder what my point was, maybe it ain't coming out right.
I think maybe.. I proved enough 2 everone else and the rest is all up 2 me. take responsibility.
I Love You Mom
Latere
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

November 27, 2006

Hey Bernie; as always, you were wherever I went. Kira/Dennis have a quality HOME....carpeting JUST thick enough that all I needed was a sleepingBag, dog/cat and me. Took Charlie with and she enjoyed the van ride...re-met her BUDDY, left-jabbin Mattie the CAT. Hiss here and there BUT for the most all was good. Kira-Dennis-OleManBisch made Turkey right. Had Jimmie, Man, (ex-navy), who befriended Mr. Dennis when he first got to Tucson, as second oldest guest at "Hughes Haven." Not much leftovers but, that too, means good eattin. Was introduced to "Texas-Holdum," good game. You were mentioned whenever I did something not quite cool..."Mom would have jumped on you for that" was the most common comment. Haha Back to reality, had to come home, you not here, your presence is though...not just earthly things left here by you BUT your spirit still "runs rampant" here. Good thing. Love Ya Sarge. Bye for now. Bears down on the side.

William F. Bischoff IV

November 23, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving Day Mom.

Would have been better if i could have told you that, over the phone...

At least i wasn't alone...

I Love you mom
Later
-William-

William Francis Bischoff IV

November 14, 2006

I sure do need u right now.
But this may be one u can't help me with.
I love you mom.
billy

Willam Francis Bischoff IV

November 11, 2006

She was here when you left, and now it seems like i'll b alone again.
But life goes on?
I'm 26 and i still have a least 26 more...
When i got my first tatoo they say i would regret it... naw ON MY LONELY is what i'm here 4
It's not a bad thing in my eyes.
It gives me a chance 2 love life by myself,
won't b alone 4-ever but 4 now it's what it has 2 b.
later mom
i love you

Willaim Francis Bischoff IV

November 11, 2006

thumper,thumpie,billy goat, billy,william francis, #4, they all love and miss you mom.
Hope u r happy. Or at least in peace.
Don't cry 4 me mom, i cry enough 4 the both of us. What do i tell my kids about you...
I love you
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

November 3, 2006

Well Bernie; Another Birthday has come and gone; yup, you are not here. Missing you is an understatement........cannot put you on the BACKBURNER yet......moving on and getting on with my life may sound good BUT the reality of it is "I" have not made that happen yet. I see you in BOTH your Daughters in oh so many ways.......Moose is "bringing work home" as you did, she is quite the MOM. Full time job, full time MOM and "Happier than YOU ever were" WIFE! Kira NOW has her own "Nest" and is settling in quite nicely. Air Force "proud," delicately balancing Military and Wife-Lover endeavor to there fullest. Both your Daughters have SUPPORTIVE Husbands which greatly helps when dealing with a balance of this magnitude. Watching them grow is quite an experience. Thump and Jess' seem to have finally caught a break......she seems to have landed a job and maybe NOW they too will have a chance at attaining the "impossible dream" wherein they don't have to go from hand to mouth as they have in the past. For this MOMENT, all seems good in the world of BischoffKleinHughes. Love you Bernie.....The beat goes on!!! Bears down on the side.

William Francis Bischoff IV

November 2, 2006

I was just thinking, it's not far to me not to have a mom. What did you do so wrong, to where someone else needed you.
So, that's how life is?
One day your here and the next's your gone.
Why do we live, to put your love one's and friends though pain.
What are we really learning?
I'm learning to lose and to hate.
Great plan. LIFE
Every song i hear i cry, sometimes a movie or show.
I feel weak.
Your something else, you no that.

I LOVE YOU FROM 49th

William Francis Bischoff IV

November 2, 2006

Hello ma,

It's been real hard lately with u not being here.
U seem so far away now, am i losing touch with you or is it just me, thinking to hard.
Had some dreams with u in it so ...
What to do now.
I wish i talked to u more while you were sick, so i wouldn't feel so bad about that one choice i made.
Maybe you would have told me to be brave and when i am gone not to be upset or mad , and that, that's just a part of life, i'll have to deal with.
And, then i would ask you how..
And you would have told me, u have to find a way thumper, you just have to find a way.
But that didn't happend did it.
So, no what way do i go?
Where do i go from here.

Today is papa's birthday, I hope you are there with him, i really hope u are. He need's you more then i do. He probly's want to see you more then anyone. And i don't blame him.
I told you i would never get into another relationship again after that one, now look at me.
I hate everyone who has it better than me, when it comes to (you) this.
Some people don't know how this feels.
Am i lucky yes i am, Do i love any women like i love you, NOPE
Will i ever, NEVER
I remember when you left with kira to az, and i shut the door i knew i was alone, back to reality.

I Love You so so much mom, where r u.
Your Son,
William Francis Bischoff IV

p.s.
I'm never without you now

Kira Hughes

October 12, 2006

Hey there Mom,

Just thought that I would drop by here and say hi.... let you know I Miss you, not something that you dont already know im sure. Things are well, Dennis and I bought a house, it is ours, we could paint a smiley face on the ceiling if we wanted too, not that we would. Un packing really is no fun at all. Going to see dad this weekend. I try to make a point to see him at least everyother weekend, and talk to him daily. He's holding his own pretty well but like us all he has his moments. Doing the best I can, amoungst other things... Miss you, Love You

William F. Bischoff IV

September 28, 2006

Hello mom,
Just want 2 say i love u.
Sure do miss you.
I never got 2 tell you thanks 2 your face. How would that have went?
I'll never know.
Not good i'll bet.
Where did u go?
R U still here?
R u 2 busy?
I Hope mom. I hope you r having a blast. You worked to hard 4 everything.
And this is the thanks you get?
People say that when god need's you then he's yours>
I hope you believe that.
Because when it is all said and done, i still miss my mom.
I LOVE YOU MOM
Later,
Your son,
William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

September 19, 2006

Well Bernie; you would have been 59 few days ago. Miss you when DAYS like this occurr....holidays, vacation times etc. Prior to the 17th, I had week or more of "flash Backs" to you last months....very real like; hearing your voice all the way to smelling your "Red" Perfume........swear I had that odor wake me up one night/morning.

As you know, Kira and Dennis' are Arozonians now...have there own "crib" (know you hate that word) haha in Tucson..both are doing good BOTH health and work.

Billy is TRYIN HARD to be the Son you want him to be...with TIME and understanding, he will make it. Moose is bowling again and will make you PROUD when she goes to Tournament in Fond du Lac. 160 average will be a given in future seasons. Dave is Mr. Mom and doing a great job of it..PLUS working TOOO, out of the home.

Charlie is constantly being "jabbed" by Kiras' cat. Char is getting a complex wondering "what did I do?" Mattie, CAT #1, lives wherEVER she wants. No place is sacred or too HIGH for her "leap to enjoyment" and hide-and-go-seek nature. Must head back to work now. Love you Bernie. Bears OUT

William Francis Bischoff IV

September 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Day to you mom. I hope you got to celebrate with your parents or who ever is out there with you. You sure were a great mom to me, and i'll never forget that. I hope you know i'm trying to make things work it just take's time.

Even the rain felt good, as i was talking to you. I hope you're able to feel the rain. I sure do miss hearing your voice seeing your smile and everything i can't see/hear anymore.

I so sorry we didn't say good bye to each other. Why did you have to die mom.. WHY?

WHY?

WHY?

WHY?

Jessica was there for me when you passed away and she still is now. And she told me she ain't going no where, so i hope that gives you a little comfort. I'm still your little billy goat, a billy goat that misses his mother, A thumper that misses you and everything in between.

SO,

Happy Birthday Mom I no it's not what your use to but i'll keep tryin.

I Love You Mom

Your forever grateful son

William Francis Bischoff IV

P.S. Nedra, Happy Birthday, although it is not so happy. My thoughts are with you and with your family. Today is a day we can celebrate you and all that you have given during your lifetime. Thank you for a wonderful son, and being the mom you are to him. Although I feel like I do know you, I wish I would have had the chance to meet you. I am here to take care of your son and I know he will be okay. Keep sending your strength, love, and protection. Thanks.

Love, Jessica

William F. Bischoff IV

September 10, 2006

Hey mom,

I'll see you next weekend.

I got something 4 you.

Sure do miss u mom.

I love you mom

-Billy Goat-

William F. Bischoff IV

September 2, 2006

Good morning mom.

It's one of those morning you would love.

Just you and me.

I remember the last time you and went to st. martins fair, you always get a fried onion and just walk around, thanks you those times. I just talked to dad and i had to hear it from him because i asked you but you never answered me.

He said yes billy, she is proud of you. I would hav'ed like it if you would tell me, but i guess i can't always have my way. Jessica and i watch some home video's of us at chrismas and other's. I sure do miss you and that. I no i have other just have to find them. I don't think i can move things with my mind, so was that you that night or what.

Dad said it would have better for me if he went first. I can hear you now "STOP TALKING STUPID".

I don't if he's right? he's my dad and then i would be writing him now. And maybe you would wonder if i'm ok. And would tell you yes but i would be lying.

He told me about the tear that roled down your face the night you lefted. Glad you didn't see that, is what dad said.

I now that was you that night. Go do that to dad he may like or not but at least he would now your ok. I hope all of this is coming out right mom, you always no, i cry everytime i write you with the some 3 songs in the backround. It kinda help's me get out what i got to say some don't cry with me cuz there's no reason, i think?

Had another dream with you in it. That was nice

R you happy right now mom i am i'm glad i can write you like this. And i'm happy that i have a women like jessica in my life. And this is it mom, one part of my life i don't have to worry about anymore. Cuz if this don't work out, i'm really "ON MY LONELY" but i now it won't come to that. We need each other we deserve it. Just like you and dad. I just wish you didn't have to go, that you didn't deserve.

I miss you mom and i hope i see you again.

I love you mom

I love you

I love you

I love you

Your Son

-William Francis Bischoff IV-

Kira Hughes

August 26, 2006

Hi Mom...

Just thought I Would tell you that Charlie kinda has a new friend... My cat, Mattie... I Say Kinda because Mattie doesnt like Charlie but well Charlie cant hear her when she hisses... is a funny sight.. Miss you.

Kira

William F. Bischoff IV

August 24, 2006

I love you mom

-BILLY-

Kira Hughes

July 31, 2006

Mom,

You are my mother..... Boy O Boy.. I sure Miss you... Thought of you today... Like I always do, but a great memory came to mind... The calming feeling only a mother can bring.. remember when i cut my foot open.. same night "Mickey" burned her hand on the grill... and you held me down/held me tight, made me feel ok... made me feel like nothing was ever going to go wrong, I Miss that Love....

~Kira

(Sweetpea)

William F. Bischoff III

July 30, 2006

No one will ever convince me that those left behind are the "lucky" ones.....not true. Really wish I had gone first.....you would have dealt with my passing lots quicker than I am-YOU!! Billy would have been better off too.......you passing BROKE his heart and..........Me going would have been more kinder.

Still takin care of "Almost-Deaf Charlie"......she looks where the echo is and not where the sounds originated......eatin good, walks almost everyday.......she DOES snore louder than you BUT not by much haha

School will be starting 14Aug......9 weeks off, way to much time to kill.....lots yard work done and the shredding of documents is endless but necessary. Have almost everything Military Affiliated, done, and moneys from your Survivor Benefits will NOW be at a regular monthly thing........going from totally broke to makin it if not gambling or eating out to much.....will haveto work many more years than I wanted to but that was almost a given when we moved here.

God Bless you Bernie.......like I said "Wish I had GONE FIRST"

Love Bears.........and the beat gone on

William F. Bischoff IV

July 21, 2006

Hello mom,

I hate this.

I know i keep thinking it's going 2 get better, but it's not...

My mom is gone.

My mom is gone.

My mom is gone.

Over and over again.

I try 2 tell people 2 love your mom and dad, and tell ythem everyday 2 love your parents. Because when there gone there gone.

I hope people don't think that it is easy 2 get over it, cause it's not. I know death is a part of life.

To me it's the last part of life and then your gone.

Now where r u now, who knows.

I,m so sorry i wasn't there 4 u mom. I,m a mama's boy and i love it. So there 4 i will never let go.

If i stay in pain then i will deal with. ALONE.

Mom i don't know who 2 b mad at. If the word god was never heard of, or heaven/hell then people would just be stuck in limbo. Just thinking where and why. That's me.

Do i believe, nope.

I remember the last time i talked 2 you. And if i knew it was going 2 b last last time, i don't know what i would have said.

And now i talk 2 myself hoping u hear me.

I remember when u came out side in az the night b 4 i was going 2 leave and we cried, holding each other and i told u i will b o.k. I remember that.

Sometimes i just wish i had one wish. I would give everything just 2 have u here. everything just 4 you mom.

The one thing that hurts me the most, is that that i'm 26 and i'll never hear from u again.

This just ain't coming out right. I need 2 talk 2 you so bad.

Tell me that your not mad at me.

Tell me it will be o.k.

Tell me that's life, and i'll see u later.

Now i think about it i'm also sorry i told u 2 smoke 'em' up.

I find a b-day card from you, your hand writing alone hurt's me 2 c.

But that's life.

We're tryin 2 keep your flower's growin, house clean(jessica) i do my part. We're doing grass next year? I hope? What about a fence?

Your rose's keep growing, lawn o.k.

I want 2 call u but a man will answer and i can't ask 4 u.

I wish

I Love U Mom

Thumber

William F. Bischoff III

July 21, 2006

Well Bernie; 13 months today.....if you are watching you are enjoying what you are seeing. Pretty much a Cluster here in Sun City...Kira and Dennis' are doing "all the right things"...Micheal-Ann and Dave are holding there own; GrandKids are cool....get Videos from Dave bout Family on a regular basis....Thump is trying to make correct choices and will succeed if given the time to do so; tooooo much of ME in Him but....

In an arguement I said "Wish it was ME and not YOU that Passed Away"...I meant it. I have always been good on solving the BIG problems BUT lil ones are taking me down....still believe in Serenity Prayer BUT taking too long for unsolvable problems to be resolved....I always said "Too do the impossible takes just 10 minutes more"....that 10 minutes seems to have become longer than I want.....and the beat goes on.

Should have been ME......by NOW you would have had enough "ammunition" for Family Gatherings to talk for HOURS on my misgivings to no longer have to go back to 1967 June 3rd at 7:23 P.M. when I........

Should be ME with 13 Months gone and YOU doing this ALONE, without partner, thing. Left behind.....you can have it!!!!!

William F Bischoff IV

July 6, 2006

Look at me now mom.

I love you

Billy goat

William F. Bischoff III

June 22, 2006

About a year ago, this would be considered the beginning of "Hell Week"......your memory was just about gone, you were eating next to nothing and your breathing was wheezy at best. Heard you call out "Bears" every 10 or so minutes, I would get to you and you would-be back to SLEEP??? Changing your diaper had become a real project since you could no longer help me and getting you back into your chair took all the strength I could muster.......actually had to get help from neighbors, on occasion. You showed your "fighting strength" on a minute by minute "ain't done yet" attitude. I held you and you held me; both of us knowing the battle was on a down hill slide. You never quit.....proof, to me, that I had picked the perfect "got your back" woman.....any conflict, of Military Standards, I knew you had me covered and I had you covered. Respected you for that Sarge. By my standards, I did and do LOVE YOU.

Many people, since your passing, have commented that I must have really loved you......don't know.....not sure what LOVE is since I did not come from a "Family Setup" where love was prevalent so I have nothing to compare WHAT love is to what it is NOT. With all your faults, and you excepting my faults, I know I respected you for your loyalty. Because of that RESPECT and because of a promise I made to you some years back......I would never leave you and I would do, to my best, all I could to make your life tolerable and at times, fun. We shared a lot together and I have been left with many "dreams of past days of good times and events." Had to let go of many of your personal items; most went to donation places where OTHERS could use clothing and stuff like that......nothing has been wasted that was valuable to you.

With the one year mark rapidly approaching, I still wonder if you are the family "Guardian Angel" or have you moved even deeper into "eternal Bliss." Still hear you calling me out in the night hours; was told by shrink that my mind is JUST reaching out to you cause I have not let you totally go and MINDS do strange things to us.

Your "Off Spring" are doing there individual beats' and, in your Daughters, I can see and hear you in MANY things they do on a daily basis.....your MOTHERLY attitude still lives on.

At 2259 hrs, you will have been with God for one year.....hope HE has learned/listened to you and has made heaven a better place because of your guidance and the MANY changes HE probably had to make to straighten the PLACE out.....hope you and GOD will let this "Bald Kraut" in when I come a knockin.
Love you Bernie............Bears

William F. Bischoff III

June 21, 2006

William F. Bischoff IV

June 21, 2006

I'll see u later mom.

I love you

William

William F. Bischoff IV

June 13, 2006

Hello mom,

Coming up on 1 year. It seems just like yesterday. And i still hurt everyday just knowing what i didn't do. I don't no where i go from hear.

Some days are better than others. Because of jessica.

It seems like when u were going, she was coming. If i believe in anything, that is it.

I love you mom and if anything i'm sorry if i failed you.

I will always think so.

Love you ma,

William

p.s. I am happy i have jessica and jazmyn with me, in my life. Thanks for my life it's the best thing a son could ask for.

Kira Hughes

June 6, 2006

Ma,

As you know ive made attempts... yeah ok

anyways.. i made that promise.... ill be in AZ with pops... on the 1 year mark... and soon. more so the promise i made.... ill be there in 74 or minus days...

As you know...

I Miss you...

More than......

~Kira

William Francis Bischoff IV

May 24, 2006

Hey ma,

Coming up on 1 year since u left me. I know u didn't leave but it's not easy as i thought it would be. I knew u had cancer and there was nothing anyone could do.

I didn't even come see you once. By the time i did see u it was way to late.

What kind of son is that?

Sorry mom

I love you so much

Love billy goat

William F. Bischoff IV

May 18, 2006

Happy Mother's Day Mom

Just couldn't do it.

Do u know when i think about you. Can u feel me?

Do you hear me?

Someone told me it's not eternal bliss, if u have 2 hear your family calling or crying 4 u.

I saw the video of you.

I'm so sorry mom.

I'm sorry I wasn't there 4 u.

I should have been there.

I should have been there.

What would the answer b if i asked u, how u doing?

WHERE R U

I love you ma

-WILLIAM-

Jessica Knudson

May 15, 2006

I just spent a wonderful few days with your son. He is an exceptional man in so many special ways. He brings me so much happiness and loves me in all the right ways. He knows how to treat a woman and I thank you for raising him so well and giving birth to him. I will do everything I can to keep him safe and happy. Happy Mother's Day.

William F. Bischoff IV

April 19, 2006

Hey mom,

I never had a birthday like this.

This one hurt's so much. I was born at 6:06am and this morning on my way 2 work i lost it. Once i looked at the sun, like i always do. Wondering if dad was up yet, looking at the sun too. Cried all the way 2 work. Sure wish i was getting a phone call from u tonight. So i could here your voice. I sure do miss that mom. I need u mom. WHY. This hurt's me so bad. U tell me then. How am i suppose to feel. You tell me. I'm so thankful 2 have a mom like you. I no u wish i could be strong, but i'm so ??????. What am i suppose to b happy about today? Thank you for all the great birthdays you gave me. Those bring me smile's. I am happy most of the times. You know that right. of course u do.

I'm sorry i wasn't there for you mom.

I'm 26 today. And i'll celebrate it without u.

Happy birthday to me, I love you mom

Your son,

William Francis Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff

April 4, 2006

hi mom

15 more days?

I love u

William F. Bischoff III

March 27, 2006

274 days.......hard to believe; Miss you Bernhardt. As you probably know, the "prodigal WOMAN" has been located.....Stephanie finally knows where you are "hiding"....as you read her words in your Guest Book, she is so sorry she wasn't HERE for you. As you know, we have no control over our lives once we make moves towards OUR endings, change addresses' etc. She loved/loves you and will, also, keep you in her prayers.
Son, Will, is still struggling with your NOT being here.......help him if you can, to understand that where you are IS where you are supposed to be. Your LIFE HERE is over BUT continuing for him.....he needs to know YOU are still watching over him and all the GOOD he does, does NOT go unnoticed. Being left here without you sucks..........you are his ROCK.

Continue going through items left over from Milwaukee, Army and just things of nolonger any importance.....what we shared was not trinkets of collectibles but memories for all time......these cannot be discarded for memories only fade with time; they never truly disappear as long as we/you are still in someone's thoughts.

Time for dogbreaths walk......she loves dragging me around the block. Bye for now Sarge.......Bears Bisch OUT.

William F. Bischoff IV

March 23, 2006

I sure do miss hearing your voice. And just knowing that u and dad were ok. Sitting outside.

I'm 25 years old.

I Love You Mom

-thumper-

Stephanie Sherman

March 23, 2006

Ginger, We were always there for each other, but I let you down when you needed me the most..As the saying goes..There is no tomorrow. As I spoke to Bill this past Monday night I felt my world crash..That night my mind was flooded with all the crazy things we did together, the late night phone calls, and visits..whenever you called me I was there, even at 2AM..boy that was rough, but by the time I arrived the coffee was ready as usual..actually you taught me how to make good coffee..sure something so simple but I was a klutz..go figure. As you know now I'm living in GOD's country, actually I've become a "YOOPER", lots of wide open space. I feed the deer in the yard, sometimes 14 at a time, and they get a little impatient for the food, and we have a family of Black Bear, Papa, Mama, and 4 cubs, which I named after the Marx brothers. They are about 75 feet from my front door. If I could turn back time I would have been there..No I SHOULD have been there..I let you down, but we'll keep in touch..I'm sure it was you who spoke to me to mail that card to you. Now that you have reunited me with everyone alls well..I'll never be lost again..Talk to you soon..Miss you forever..Love you till the end of time...Stephanie Sherman (Decker-D'Amico)

William F. Bischoff IV

March 8, 2006

Where r u mom. Can only stay strong 4 so long. I'm not sure if that was u that night? Don't no what 2 believe. I no i was awake with my eyes wide open. And, then it felt like u sat or pushed on the end of the bed. I called your name 4 or 5 times. NO answer. Then u no what happend after that. I try to do things that wouldn't make u mad, so i hope it's working. Trying 2 b a good man to jessica knowing that u would b happy. U always said "i didn't raise u like that" So i hope your happy. She's great don't you think. As u were leaving she was coming. And i didn't want that. Didn't want u 2 leave. U r suppose to be here. Mom why did this happend to you. I keep thinking about it over and over again. And it's getting me no where. But i can't. I'm not thinking with a negative mind state. Just thinking. Ma i no u no what i'm thinking. Really want 2 get married this year. It's in my plans. It won't b big the first time but jessica will get what she desevre's. How do u like the house, pretty nice. I keep the floors real nice. (sometimes, we got three dogs) Jessica's help's alot to. She does a great job. Just like you did (do). I got my cleaning skill's from you right.

Sure do miss u mom. I hope your proud of me, your son??????????

Will stay on my feet.

March 23rd 1999 was the day i lost my baby, so i hope he or she is keeping u busy. Give he/she a kiss from there daddy.

I'll be ok mom i got jessica and my family. Were good sometimes.

LIVE YOUR LIFE BECAUSE U DON'T NO WHAT HAPPEND'S WHEN WE DIE.

William F. Bischoff IV

I Love You mom

Your son,

William F. Bischoff IV

William F. Bischoff III

March 6, 2006

Hello Bernie; Miss you....sure you know most of what I am about to type BUT just in case....seems inconceivable that you have been gone 8 months already, that's a lot of days (empty nights). Charlie is still OK but her hearing is going OR she TOO has selective hearing problem haha. Dennis and Kira are finally together in Colorado, His deployment days are over..thank GOD...and Marines loose an active GOOD Man but Colo. and your daughter get a civilian....He is "Semper Fi" forever and same goes as a husband. Moose is doing her best to equal and/or beat your bowling expertise. Should be proud of her....Grand kids are getting so big; Aaron had his first haircut.......cool lil dude.....
As you know V.A. and Army still probing your Death/Benefits with NO money coming my way YET.....Hold your breath so I do not loose this "crib" (Sorry, know you hate that word), but from 2 income household to just mine is becoming tad tight....push from your end if you can, OK??!! Hope you like the Family Wall, it is an ongoing process and as kids send me pics the larger the display will get.
Not looking forward to dying BUT being left behind is no "walk in the park", survivor is not what folk thing it is. Man doesn't survive, he gets left behind, left to fumble around and try to make sense out of emptiness........roles reversed, like to see you come home to an echo chamber of rooms, sure you would rid the place of my clothes and personal effects BUT could you remove the memory of the places where I sat, slept, ate and just walked through? Not so easy.....you would hear "my sounds" as I hear yours.....someone on the radio or TV would say or do something and it would remind you of ME....happens every day. Oh well. Got to rest now.....Peace UP Sarge, or is it Peace Out......Quien Sabe. Bears Out

William F. Bischof III

February 15, 2006

Happy valentine's day mom.
The first 4 me, and you.
Before u died i sent u a card every v-day. And when u were here i would get u card and a bottle. I got jessica a card, flowers and a video game. The smile was good enough. I don't think the feeling was the same.
I think your reaction was more important 2 me. funny maybe.
I sure do miss u mom.
I don't think i want 2 get better? I think i want 2 miss u harder and stronger everyday. Maybe it's because i can't blame somebody?
Anyway r u good. Happy i hope?
I Love You mom.
Happy Valentine's Day
- William Francis Bischoff IV-
Milwaukee; WI

William F. Bischoff III

February 4, 2006

Hey Bernie: The Bischoff/Hughes Joining went almost error free. Flowers/Boutineers were kinda a no show.....Thump went out and got some "long stem Roses" for the vase by your picture and flag-in-case where you were; Thump got an extra one so Shawn could also be recognized as part of "YOUR" presence...out of character for Thump (thinking of Shawn) but that made me PROUD of him. We are all getting smarter and more caring as we get few more years on us. What about that "Shore" woman; WOW!!! She was a lookin goooood. Karen was a big help, giving out moral support, humor and just her radiant presence. We had time to talk about "you guys's Military Days"; we shed a few gallons of tears...mostly of JOY for Wedding peoples and some for not having you there. Knowing you were watching was a biggie for "US." See ME...shinny bald head surrounded by "Many Southern Belles" a Tuxedo and my Leather Shoes.....me to the "nines' " hard to take. Hughes Family exemplified southern hospitality and graciousness; we were all (us YANKS) treated like kin. Great food, great service; Preacher Man did good JOB and, even I understood what was being said...before I entered the Church, I went outside and SHOOK the building...figured if it was coming down that was the time for that to happen haha. Got Video of wedding from Dave yesterday and watched it last night....tears again BUT only of JOY.....Thump was right "Kira really looks happy, do NOT have to worry about her anymore...she is in good hands." Dennis WILL Love and Protect her...our prayers have been answered right Bernie! Oh YES!!! Charlie is doing all right for a 77 year old...her hearing is sort of going BUT she can still out walk most of us...she drug the "dog-walking-lady around the block, still getting her share of TREATS and other than HER anger when she gets "bows" put in her hair after seein the Dog Groomer; she is cool. Got to go but will write more later this week. Bears OUT!!! If you noticed, when I left Karen at the pew and after I lit the candles...when I was going back to get Kira, I had my fingers in the shape of the Bischoff Triangle...did YOU notice that........... bye for now. Hope you ALSO noticed BUT Dav has put some pics on the Photo Gallery in Guest Book.....Yea Dav

Always here in Spirit

February 3, 2006

As mentioned by Billy, here is Momma's Little Girl.

February 2, 2006

William Francis Bischoff IV

February 1, 2006

Hey mom. It's me billy goat. Thanks 4 not letting the plane go into the lake. I'm never flying again. I bet it was funny to u but it wasn't 4 me. Anyways, I so the most beautiful thing in my life last weekend. Kira. She looked so happy, it was like she so walking on air that day. I cried sometimes cause you weren't there. But most on the time i was crying cause she was happy. I don't think i every cried because of someone else's happiness. That's all i wanted was 4 her 2 b happy. And, she is. With dennis.

Did you see your husband. Didn't he look sharp. You sure shined that day dad.

I sure do miss you mom. It's not getting better i'll tell u that. BUT i have MY family so.

I Love You mom.

Your Son,

William Francis Bischoff IV

Vickie Klimper

January 25, 2006

Hi Ginger,

Well it has been awhile since I have written. I think of you all the time. I miss you alot.

Congratulations on the marriage of Kira and Dennis, I know you will be there in sprit. You would be so proud. We talked about the two of them and how you really love them and how much you were going to miss events like this, I'm sorry. People ask me if I have talked to Bill. I tell them yes. We e-mail back and forth, I have seen him a couple of times and how much he really misses you, but is coping well as can be expected.

Anyway i just wanted you to know that you are not forgotten and you are always in my thoughts as Bill is. I'll write more later,

Your Friend,

Love Vickie

William F. Bischoff III

January 21, 2006

May seem like we are running out of firsts' but there are a few left. In less than 1 week, Kira and Dennis will be getting married (church style); 27 Jan 2006, 25 years and 364 days after we did........feeling a tad old? I do. Looking forward to doing the "proud-down-the-isle" Dad thing WITH a tuxedo on, no less. Knowing your spirit will be there, Karen Shore will help hold me UP and join me as the tears fall DOWN......big tissue day. Thump, Moose, Mr. Soft Ball and the boys' will also be in attendence........yet......your Army butt should be there; dying is one hell of a way to get out of crying, etc., like we all will do.

Being left behind, at a time like this is, really bites. Your ability to hide your feelings DID/DOES have its benefits......could use some of your coldness right about now.

If you could knock over a "statue" or something to let us know you are there and approve, that would be cool.......give it a shot.

Still clean and sober
Bears out.

Kira Hughes

January 19, 2006

hmmm.... well....

I can honestly say there are things I will never forget... good, bad.... indifferent.... I can honestly say that I'm 22, and My mother is gone... I can honestly say that I wish she would yell at me for doing something dumb... I can honestly say there are things between mom and I that certainly were always said I can honestly say I never thought Id have to do this without my mom there... I can honestly say I never wanted to do this...

....Get Married....

Well mom,

The time has finally arrived, I'm having a wedding, In a church...

Something You didn’t do with dad, or Mickey with Dave, also something I didn’t want to do originally,

and well, I did it the way all the women in this family have... in the Court House...

I've been planning it for a whole year... I've read the books and the money has been spent...

All the planning and books however, could have never prepared me for the one thing that hasn’t been written, and wasn’t part of any ones plan... to have a wedding without you there... Even kids whose parents have been divorced, all their lives, they have their mothers there...

I won't however be so alone on My wedding day...

Billy will be there, so will dad... Dave, Micheal-Ann and the boys.... And Karen Shore too... While I'm getting ready, Karen will be with me... We will talk about you, and I'm sure we'll make mention of things you probably would have said. We will honor you too as we know you will be there, next to dad...

On a more honest note, as always:

Micheal-Ann and I talk about things a lot, like how we are similar to you...

She bowls, just like you did and so have I, for some time now...

I'm in the military, something's she's not, just like you were,

One thing I can say now without Argument, I'm not JUST my Fathers Daughter!!!!

however, ahhh yes there is always a however...

we will never have some things in common as daughters...

1-27 and 2-12 not in common, you were there on her day, not here for me with mine coming up.

she has 2 children, we were there when she had Nathan...

she got to call you and tell you about Aaron...

I wont get to call you when its my turn........

Man mom, never thought you would not be there..

never, ever ,ever....

I'm glad your suffering has ended though, and I know you will be there in spirit...

I guess there are a million things that I could write about, all the thoughts that I have and what not,

Ill just save them for myself...

As you know, you are always in my thoughts...

Until next time,

Your Daughter,

Kira "Sweetpea" (Bischoff) Hughes

Mickey Klein

January 3, 2006

New Year Memories~~ Shrimp,chips,raw beef onions and rye bread, lobster and smoked fish with the heads on that you used to chase me around the house with.

Bowling~ Only child to follow in your foot steps. I have all your pins and patches that I bring to every game. Currently a 147 ave. Not up to your par but will get there. Will be bowling in the Wi Womans State Tounry in Wausau. Like we used to do, Will have a sloe screw in your honor.

Love ya

moose

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