William T. Provo

Provo, William T. Of Germantown, formerly of Thiensville and Chicago, IL. Born to Eternal Life December 31, 2011, age 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita. Dear father of Bill (Gail), Mary (Mike) Schopp, Thomas, James and the late Bob (Sandy) Provo. Loving grandfather of Steve, Brian and Brendan; Whitney and Mattie, both of Utah. Fond brother-in-law of Carol Ann, Sue, Helen and Robert Moore. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bill was a Korean War veteran. He spent his entire career with Beneficial Finance Corp. He relocated his family to Thiensville in 1969 where he became an active member of the social and business community. In the 1970s he helped start the Thiensville-Mequon Ice Hockey Association. In 1982 he was the owner of Billy Boy's ice cream and sandwich shop. As a member of the Thiensville Business Association and Village Trustee he was instrumental in getting Christmas lights on Main Street and fireworks on 4th of July. He also received a key to the Village. Bill was a long standing member of the T-M Lions Club and was named a Melvin Jones Fellow for community service and commitment. He was also a member of the Peter Wollner VFW Post #288 in Cedarburg. He enjoyed meeting and helping people and was proud of his service to the community. Visitation Thursday, January 5, at the Funeral Home from 4-8 PM with an 8 PM Prayer Service. Procession to Resurrection Cemetery Friday, January 6. Meet at the Funeral Home at 10 AM.