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William Mortimer Huegel

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Shorewood High School United States Naval Academy University of Wisconsin

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Krause Funeral Homes

Wisconsin

William Huegel Obituary

Huegel, William Mortimer Joined his Lord Sunday, January 16, 2011, age 82. Beloved husband and best friend of Janet, and the late Joan B., loving father of Elizabeth G. (Michael) Zimmerman, Christopher A. (Shawn), the late William B., and John P. (Katherine). Loving grandfather of Alexander, Benjamin, and Andrew, John F. Zimmerman and Aron. Brother of the late John A. (Joan M.) Huegel. Born on July 3, 1928 to the late Arthur J. and the late Carol M. (nee Mortimer) Huegel. Attended Atwater and Green Tree Schools, Shorewood High School, U.S. Naval Academy, and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Graduated 1956 with BS (Civil Engineering) Degree. Employed by Milwaukee Gas Light Co. (now We Energies), retiring April, 1994 as Design Engineer. Was Secretary and Past President of the GASCO Quarter Century Club. Served his country in the U.S. Navy, 1946-1950. Served the community on the Glendale-River Hills School Board (3 years), Nicolet High School Board (8 1/2 years), Glendale Common Council (16 years), and the Glendale Architectural Review Board (30 years). Served on the North Shore Fire Department Study Committee, the Glendale-River Hills School Foundation and the Nicolet High School Facilities Committee. Acting Mayor, City of Glendale, Oct.'05 to Apr. '06. Member of Fox Point Lutheran Church. Past Master of the former Kenwood Masonic Lodge No. 303, F& AM, now George Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337, Wisconsin Scottish Rite Bodies, Tripoli Temple, and Secretary of the Kenwood Masonic Lodge Foundation. Dual member of Aurora Lodge, #30. Member of the Board of Directors of The Gathering, an interfaith feeding program and the Saint Andrews Society of the City of Milwaukee. Life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, January 20, 4-6:45 PM. Masonic services, under the auspices of George Washington, 1776 Lodge, No. 337, F&AM at 7 PM. Visitation at FOX POINT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Friday, January 21, 9:30-11 AM. Christian services will be at 11 AM. Private interment will be held at Valhalla Cemetery. Memorial donations may be to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, or to Fox Point Lutheran Church.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for William Huegel

15 Entries

Susan Byers

January 13, 2020

After Bill's wife, Joan, passed suddenly we found out that Joan had purchased some wallpaper for their bedroom. She never had a chance to hang it, so a bunch of "youngsters" at the Wisconsin Gas Company decided to have a wallpaper hanging day for Bill. Several people brought in different versions of their favorite chili recipe and we really enjoyed making Joan's wish come true and sharing a meal. Bill was a remarkable and kind human being. He gave so much to all of us. It was wonderful to do something for him. Thank you for letting me share this memory.

John Huegel

January 26, 2011

Thank you all for your your kind words and remembrances of Dad. He loved you all and will be missed by us all.

Fred Bartkowski

January 24, 2011

We just learned of Bill's death up here in the northwoods. I worked with Bill @ MGL Co. and afterward he helped my new employer and me get our new building plans thru the Glendale coumcil. He usually placed his election signs on my employers' lawn @ greentree and the crtoss st. north of Nicolet. That is how we stayed in touch. He also was an invitee to the Gas Co. sales Dept. Christmas lunches but we noticed he nissed last years. I always appreciated his humor even amidst some chaotic times. We will miss running into him and janet.

Fred and Rosemarie Bartkowski

January 23, 2011

Bill will be greatly missed as a friend, Co-Worker and Fraternal Brother. His contributions to the community exhibited his love for all people. May God Bless the family. Oscar & Jennice Bates, Atoka, Tennessee

Chris & Eileen Manger

January 20, 2011

We were very sorry to hear of Bill's death. His service to the community and neighborhood as well as his sharp wit will be missed by all.
Our sympathy,

Don Wagner

January 20, 2011

I'll always remember the day Bill showed up at Wisconsin Gas without a bow tie - the only time I recall him being without one. I fashioned one for him out of a potato chip bag. I can still recall his chuckle as he put it on. His laugh and his Donald Duck voice still ring in my ears. God bless you, Bill.

Sonny Marcus

January 19, 2011

Dear Janet:

I met Bill for the first time after returning to Glendale from a long stay in San Diego. It took only 10 minutes to realise that I missed out on having Bill as a friend for all of the years I had lived in Glendale before moving to California. He became a cherished member of our COFFEE GROUP at the BAYSHORE MALL every morning at 9AM. His HUMOR and INTELLECT was a welcome addition to all of the group who meet there.
We will miss him a great deal.

GOD bless you and your family..

Sonny Marcus

Susan Byers

January 19, 2011

Bill spent lunch hours tutoring me in Algebra when I went back to college while I worked in the Engineering Department at Wisconsin Gas. I have never forgotten his kindness or his friendship. He was truly a special man and I hope his family is comforted by the thoughts and prayers of people who knew and loved him.

Kris Nichols

January 19, 2011

Bow Tie Bill was my mentor as an engineer at the gas company. I can still hear his ready laughter and still see the look he would give me when I would use a calculator to do math (which he always did in his head). What a great man.

Michael Kurbs

January 19, 2011

My prayers are with the family. My memories of Bill are fond ones. He was a joy to be around. We worked together in the 70's and early 80's.

Gary Gerlach

January 19, 2011

We extend our deepest sympathies to Janet and all of Bill's family. He was a good friend and neighbor who always was available to give assistance to anyone who needed help with City and/or neighborhood issues. Truly a dedicated and professional public servant who will be missed. Jill and Gary Gerlach

January 19, 2011

The Progressive Dinner will never be the same

Don&Bernadette Hoeller

January 19, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

January 19, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the family of Bill Huegel, a gentleman and true friend of Nicolet. Thank you for your dedicated service to the community.
Earl and Rita Bakalars

Dave Duecker

January 19, 2011

I've known Bill since we were Boy Scouts together at Green Tree School in the early 40s.
Our paths have crossed many times since. He was an old friend who will be missed. RIP, Brother.

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