William Edward Harley

Harley, William Edward Born to Eternal Life on January 15, 2011, at the age of 72 years. Eldest of four children born to William J. and Rosemarie Harley. Grandson of William S. Harley, a co-founder of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Loving husband of 47 years of Kathleen F. Harley (nee Janik). Caring father of William P. (Grace) and Julie (Matt) Smith. Cherished grandfather of William C., Ashley and Amanda. Dear brother of Mary (John) Stocking, Robert J. (Kristy), and Rosanne (Bill) Wright. Bill was born in Milwaukee, WI, on January 27, 1938. He was a graduate of Country Day School, Marquette High School, and attended Santa Clara University. Early in his career, he worked for Harley-Davidson in the accounting dept. An avid duck hunter, outdoorsman and naturalist. Bill served in the Army Reserves. The family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of Bill's caregivers, the staff and nurses at St. John's Home on the Lake, Dr. Betz, Dr. Keppel, and Dr. Adl. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 20, at 11:30 AM. at St. Monica Catholic Church, 5601 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Visitation will occur on Thursday at the church from 9:30 AM to the time of the Mass at 11:30 AM. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private for the family. Memorials in William Edward's name may be made to the American Stroke Association, American Lung Association, St. John's Home on the Lake or the Grand Avenue Club.