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William Forrer Obituary

Forrer, William R. Passed away December 17, 2008, age 53 years, of Mequon. Beloved husband of Karen Forrer (nee Johnson). Loving father of Kristin (Daryl) Moze, Kathryn Forrer, Timothy Forrer and Samantha Forrer. Cherished son of Richard and Kay Forrer; son-in-law of Eldon and Lois Johnson. Dear brother of Mary Kay Forrer, Kathryn Forrer, Robert (Susan) Forrer, James (Peggy) Forrer and Patricia (Peter) Sload. Further survived by nieces, nephews, friends and especially the guys at North Shore Country Club. Bill was the proud owner of Masonry Restoration, Inc. and spent over three decades in the business. He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in 1973 and UW-Eau Claire in 1977. Devoted to his family, friends and golf swing, Bill will be missed for his dry sense of humor and sharp wit. Visitation 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday, December 21, 2008, at Schmidt & Bartelt, 10280 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon. Funeral services 11:30 AM Monday, December 22, 2008, at Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. "Death is a hurt that will never heal, Love is a memory no one can steal" BLANE GOODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE Online guestbook and information www.blanegoodmanfunerals.com (262) 241-4444

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Dec. 19 to Dec. 22, 2008.

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January 25, 2009

Good Bye Billy, I Love You, Mikey

Jim Hopp

January 13, 2009

Shocked to hear about the untimely passing of Bill. A truly great business associate, friend and my golf mentor. I have several trophies, thanks to Bill. He was proud of his wife and family. He definitely will be missed.

Jo Ann Warren

January 3, 2009

So very sorry for your troubles and our prayers and sympathies are with all of you.
Jo Ann, Howard & Kate

Bruce Goodman

January 2, 2009

As A lifelong friend of Henry and Brooke Kerns, I had the opprotunity to meet and laugh with Bill on a number of occasions, I truly will miss this nice man. My condolences to your family

Mike Keefer

December 28, 2008

Karen and The Forrer family,

We were shocked and are very sad about the news on Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bill was such a great person.

God Bless,

Mike,Cathy,Tara and Ryan Keefer

John Reilly

December 27, 2008

Dear Forrer Family, Bill was great fun and well liked by all. Knew Bill from college days at Eau Claire and Wed. night basketball at St.Monica gym. Hoped you will be consoled with fond memories of him.

December 26, 2008

Daryl Currence

December 24, 2008

Dear Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time,God bless

Barbara Darling Kittle

December 23, 2008

The Forrer Family,
I have such fond memories of living across the street from the Forrer family. I extend my most heartfelt sympathy to all of you, and will keep you in my thoughts & prayers at this very sad time.

Steven Currence

December 23, 2008

Dear Karen,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how happy you and Bill were on your wedding day! It was beautiful to watch your family grow over the past thirty years. My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

Mark McLoughlin

December 23, 2008

Bill had his priorities straight. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. It was a honor to be considered his friend and I will miss him dearly.

Mark (Mac) McLoughlin

Dale and Diane Carnell

December 23, 2008

Dear Karen and All of the Forrer Family,

We will never forget Bill's humor, his enthusiasm for life and those colored balls he loved to use during winter golf! Another wonderful man who will leave such a silence in his place at North Shore... Hold God in your hearts and know that our prayers are with you all. Love, Dale and Diane

Grace and Peter Friend

December 22, 2008

Dear Kay and Dick -- we are so saddened with the news of losing your son Bill. Our thoughts and prayers and hearts are with you and family at this very difficult time.

Ted and Jeanne Hasbrook

December 22, 2008

To the Forrer Family,
We are thinking of you all at this sad time. May you feel God's love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Desmond

December 22, 2008

Karen and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Billy will be missed. Love, Jim

Jackie Densing

December 22, 2008

Dick and Kay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

The Trau Family

December 22, 2008

To The Forrer Family
Nothing that can be said will ease the pain of your loss - But please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and you are in our hearts always -

Mark and Jackie Tully

December 22, 2008

Karen, Robert, Susan, and all of the Forrer Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss of Bill. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you.

December 22, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John and Debbie Junker & family.

Mary Jo Danek (Starms)

December 22, 2008

Dear Karen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Your family's kindness has always touched us, please know that we will be thinking of you.

Jim & Betty Wiedabach

December 21, 2008

Karen, Sam and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the many memories of your husband and father and know we are all here if you need comfort.
He will always be looking down at you with a smile.
With Love,
Jim, Betty, and Andrew Wiedabach

Annie Walker OGrady

December 21, 2008

To all the Forrers - I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so lucky to have known Bill and what a great husband, father, son and brother he was. My deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

ann ingle-peeples

December 21, 2008

Bob and family-I have known you since 8th grade; my brother Jon was a friend of Bill's for a long time.Please accept our sincere condolences..Ann Ingle Peeples

December 21, 2008

Kay and Dick - I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are
with and your family at this time. Nancy Forrer Dunne,
Columbia, TN

Cornie and Tom kauth

December 21, 2008

Kay,Dick and Family, So sorry to read about about your beloved son Bill's passing. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family.

Judy/Ted Russell

December 21, 2008

Dear Kay and Dick,
We send you all our prayers and love to you and your family. You are in our hearts. Much love, Judy and Ted Russell

Brian Richson

December 21, 2008

Karen, please accept my deepest sympathies and know that you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. Bill always made me and everyone around him laugh and I know the guys at North Shore miss him greatly. No doubt Bill has already organized a foursome and has the others in heaven rolling with laughter. God bless you. Sincerely, Brian

Ron and Carol Klafka

December 20, 2008

Karen, Carol and I are deeply sorry for your loss. We were saddened to hear about Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Holly Moebius

December 20, 2008

Dear Forrer Family,
We extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Our fond memories of Bill will be cherished.

With all our love,

Holly, John, CJ and Katie Moebius

Ricky, Sheila, Natalie & Erica Quinnies

December 20, 2008

Karen, we are heart broken over the loss of Bill. He was a man of great love for life, family and friends. He will be surely missed. Our sympathies to you and your family. May God bless him and you.

Julie Drollinger

December 20, 2008

Karen, Kristin, Katie, Sam and all the whole family,
I can't express my sympathy for what you are going through. We are all here for you and hope you find comfort in your wonderful memories. I love you all,
Julie Drollinger

Beverly and Jay Sload

December 20, 2008

To the entire Forrer family: We are so sad to hear of your loss. Thanks to Patti we feel as though we know you all well. We are thinking of each and every one of you.

Kathleen Ingram

December 20, 2008

Dear Karen, Kristin, Kathyrn, Tim, Samantha and Dick & Kay and your siblings, Mary Kay, Kathy, Robert, Jimmy and Patty,
May you all receive grace and strength as you go through this very difficult time.
Love,
Kathy (Barry) Ingram

Jim and Margaret Mitchell

December 20, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Bill will be sorely missed at North Shore Country Club. Our thoughts are with you all.

Marie & Ed Barthell

December 20, 2008

Karen and family, Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Know that you have many friends that are ready to support you in any way we can.
The Barthell Family

Janet and Bill Huegel

December 20, 2008

Karen And Family-Janet and I want to sent our most sincere sympathies to you in this hour of bereavement. He is, I'm sure, in a much better place than this veil of tears. Yours in the Faith, always.

Jack, Diane, Molly, Phillip Kosakowski

December 20, 2008

Karen - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of Bill from little league days that will stay with us always. Our hearts go out to your entire family and hope you find comfort in knowing that Bill will be fondly remembered by all that knew him. May God bless you.

Karen and Terry Bernat

December 20, 2008

Kay and Dick- and the Forrer family-- our deepest sympathy for your loss-- our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tim Brown

December 20, 2008

On behalf of myself and Bill's many employees over the years I extend my deepest sympathies to Bill's family. Bill will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Kiki Nimtz

December 20, 2008

We were so incredibly sorry to hear of Bill's sudden passing. Please know that our hearts are with you - especially during this holiday season.
The Nimtz Family

Beth and Paul Giannetti

December 20, 2008

Karen, We can't begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. When we think of Bill it puts a smile on our face, the stories the memoreis, his laugh was contagious. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be miised but the memories will live forever.

Lisa Kelly

December 20, 2008

Karen- I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Bill. I know how difficult this must be for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Gregg and Kelly (Nimtz) Badalich

December 19, 2008

Karen, Kristin, Katie, Tim and Sam, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have such fond memories of spending the summers with your family at the lake. Karen, you and Bill treated me like one of your own. The trips around the lake and skiing will never be forgotten. Those great memories of your wonderful husband and dedicated father will help you get through this difficult time. God Bless you always.

Annie Farley

December 19, 2008

Karen, We were so shocked to hear about Bill... we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, our love to you and your family in this difficult time
Annie and Mike Farley

cecily dunlap

December 19, 2008

Dick, Kay and entire Forrer family, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time We are so sorry for your loss.

Cecily and Dennis Dunlap (Lake Forest, Il)

Steve and Brenda Bartholomew and family

December 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Steven Robbins

December 19, 2008

My sincere condolences to the entire Forrer family on your loss. Bill was my neighbor, classmate, and friend for the better part of the past 45 years. He will be greatly missed by everyone and anyone that ever knew him.

Sheila Baker

December 19, 2008

What a terrible shock for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dear Kristin, stay strong for your mom and sister. That is what your dad would want you to do at this most difficult time of your young life.

Peter & Kim Gohsman

December 19, 2008

Please accept our condolences, our deepest sympathy and our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Ellie Mixter-Keller

December 19, 2008

The Cumberland School class of 1969 and Whitefish Bay HS class of 1973 will miss you Bill. Prayers to the family. You were one of the good guys.

Scott and Robin Lord

December 19, 2008

Our hearts are broken and words cannot express how devastated we are. Bill was a wonderful man with an incredible sense of humor. This world was a better place because of Bill and it will never be the same without him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Lori Bathke

December 19, 2008

Jim and family,
I met you in 1988 and knew your family for a little while. I'm so sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Lori

Patti Esser

December 19, 2008

Karen I hope you can feel my arms wrapped around you, he loved you with his heart and soul. Love Patti

Susie Godfrey

December 19, 2008

Thinking of your family during this difficult time-my prayers are with you

Simon Leverett

December 19, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary (Moertl) Mendla

December 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Mary (Moertl) Mendla

James Forrer

December 19, 2008

My Brother, My Mentor, My Friend. I Love You. I Miss You. Jim

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