William R. Code

Of Milwaukee/Glen Haven, WI and Mission, TX - William "Papa" Code, age 84, left this earth on January 27, 2005 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on January 21, 1921 in Bradford, IL, the son of William and Edna (Ryan) Code. On July 29, 1943, he married Henrietta "Nell" Nellis. He proudly served as a pilot and an instructor in the United States Marine Air Corp during World War II. He worked in the insurance industry - the majority of his career with Catholic Family Life Insurance in Milwaukee. He was given many awards and honors for his service with the National Fraternal Congress, Historical Society and the Knights of Columbus, but the honor of being a grandfather was his proudest. He had countless hours of enjoyment in good-natured ribbing with his children, grandchildren, and freinds. His passion for sports continued throughout his life. He thoroughly enjoyed being an usher for the University of Texas - Pan Am Women's and Men's Basketball teams. His wife of 51 years preceded him home on October 4, 1994 as did his parents, brothers Don and James, sisters, Catherine Purtscher-Blaisdell and Mary Jean Smith.

His legacy continues with one son, Bill (Chris) Code, Milwaukee, three daughters, Ann (Vernon) White, Glen Haven, WI, Mary (Bill) Johnson, Elm Grove, WI and Patricia (Richard) Fish, Paddock Lake, WI; 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, a brother Phil (Liz) Code, Buda, IL, many nieces and nephews. His friends and cherished neighbors at Bentsen Grove and one very special lady dear to him and very much appreciated by his children, Bunny Coder of Mission, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Bill's name to the University of Texas-P Bronco Athletic Fund Raiser, c/o Raul Bitancourt Department, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541.

Schramka Funeral Home in Milwaukee is handling the arrangements. (414)464-4040 Vistiation will be from 9:30am - 11:00am on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church at 92nd and Capitol Drive. The Reverend Ralph Gross will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Following Mass, Military Honors will be performed by the Alonzo Cudworth Post.