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William Olivier Obituary

Olivier, William Bernard Departed this life on May 18, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Joyce C. Olivier, his mother, Dolores Sprewell, his children, Barbara Olivier, Elizabeth Olivier, William "Hutch" Walker, Maurice Olivier, Cheryl Matthews, and Lisa Evans, multiple nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by five siblings, Renee Egu, Sandra Kendall, Peggy Bird, Jesse Sprewell and Sara Garner. He is preceded in death by his father, Bernard Millard Olivier, his stepfather, Jesse Sprewell, and his son, William Bernard Olivier Jr. Services will be held at St. Martin de Porres, 3114 North 2nd Street, Milwaukee, WI, on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Viewing will begin at 12 noon and Services to begin at 1:00PM. THE NEW PITTS MORTUARY 2031 W. Capitol Dr. 414-447-6000

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 21, 2009.

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Cheryl Matthews

May 23, 2009

Daddy I really miss you. I'll always keep you close to my heart, we had such a special relationship. You always showed me love.Your baby daughter.

Alice Coleman

May 22, 2009

Dearest Granddad,
It was truly a blessing to have shared the small time we spent together. You made me laugh, smile, and blush endlessly. Thank you for passing those wonderful traits down to William. I will miss you deeply. Love Always, Alice

May 21, 2009

We will miss you Father...
Love,
Barbara Ann

May 21, 2009

My father was such a character - he really loved life, travel, music, and his family, especially the Grandchildren!!! We will all miss him dearly. Barbara, his daughter

Jerome Olivier

May 21, 2009

Rest in peace, I will truly miss you.

Brittany Sharpe

May 21, 2009

My heart goes out to the Olivier family during this difficult time. James4:8

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