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William P. "Bill" Stern

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William Stern Obituary

Of New Berlin. Surrounded by his family, Bill died on February 8, 2005 after a brief but valliant battle with cancer at the age of 49. Loving and caring son of Pat and Betty Stern (nee Reiff). Devoted brother of Robert (Chiyoko) and Jim (Maureen) Stern. Doting uncle of Hugo, Leo, John and Mary Elizabeth. Dear nephew of Marion Baker of Florida, Shirley (Ed) Drexler of Wauwatosa, Bobbi Mehigan of Whitefish Bay and Jerry Reiff of California. Also remembered by cousins and many good and true friends.

Visitation on Friday, February 11 at the Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM. Relatives and friends may join the family Saturday, 12:30 PM at St. John Vianney Church, corner of Gebhardt and Calhoun Roads, for the Mass of Christian Burial. Private family Graveside Services, Holy Cross Cemetery.

Bill was a graduate of Marquette University High School, Marquette University and received his MBA from UWM. He had a distinguished career with several local companies and was most recently President of Production Specialties Group, Inc. (PSG), where he will be greatly missed.

"A Man Who Never Wanted

To Be In The Spotlight,

Bill's Light Touched Many Lives"

Sympathy expressions and directions (www.beckerritter.com). Memorials to Marquette University High School or St. John Vianney Church appreciated.

BECKER RITTER

Michael Feerick Associate

14075 W. North Ave. (262) 782-5330

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for William Stern

18 Entries

Danielle Miller

February 15, 2005

I was saddened to hear the news of Bill's passing. I had been thinking of him during my week off, and when I returned to work on Monday I received the news. I really enjoyed caring for Bill during his first visit in January and then again last week. I could see that he was such a special man. It was wonderful getting to know his family as you all came to visit, and I know he appreciated the "sleep-over" time.

Bill and the rest of the Stern family are in my thoughts & prayers.

God Bless,

Danielle, RN (Froedtert Hospital)

Rob Majewski

February 13, 2005

Bill & I were classmates at Marquette High School & he was my roommate for 3 years at Marquette University. We learned alot from each other & had fun together during those years. He definitely made an impact on my life & I will always remember our good times together. My deepest sympathy to Bill's family.

David and Amy Schmitz

February 12, 2005

Pat, Betty, and Family,

We were saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Dave and Amy

Sue Baker Lentz

February 12, 2005

I was saddened to hear the news of Bill's death. I have known Bill since the good old days when we had house parties full of MUHS and DSHA kids. Bill and I then both graduated from our respective Universities in Accounting, and were the 2 professional finance hires at Allis-Chalmers the Spring of 1977. I will always remember Bill. My prayers are with him and his family.

Walter & Nancy Schmidt

February 12, 2005

Dear Pat and Betty,

We were saddened to learn of your son's death. We remember the good days at St. Jude and his association with our sons, Peter and Stephen. He will be missed.

We are presently in Florida and will be unable to attend the service, but we want you to know that Bill and you will be in our hearts and prayers.

Our deepest sympathy.

Wallie & Nancy Schmidt

John and Bonnie Grisson

February 11, 2005

I was sad to hear of Bill's death. My sympathy to the family. I've known Bill since our days on the Allis Chalmers audit staff. Bill was respected, hard working, and funny. He will be missed by all.

Cal Oppermann

February 11, 2005

To the Family, Associates and Friends of Bill,

I believe and my prayer is that God will be merciful to you his loved ones in this time of great loss and sorrow. That Bill will rest in peace. That God will have mercy on Bill's soul, that Bill's memory will live long in the hearts of those who knew him and that he will walk with God, both now and for all time to come.

Joe and Courtney Wagner

February 11, 2005

I am a PSG co-worker of Bill. I enjoyed his leadership and will miss him alot. My familiy will always appreciate the wonderful things he did for us. GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL BILL!

Joseph Wagner

February 10, 2005

I am a coworker and friend of Bill. I enjoyed his leadership and will miss him very much. He managed his responsabilities and found the time to treat each of us as a individual with a possible special need he could help out with. My life challenges in the last year would have been almost impossible to handle without Bills help. I thanked him when he was with us and my family will always appreciate what he did for us. THANK YOU BILL AND GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL!

Laurie Herzog

February 10, 2005

I've known Bill since I started dating his friend Mike Herzog 22 years ago. Bill was always the sweetest of gentleman. Right after he'd say something nice he'd come out with a little comment that would always make you laugh. I don't know what that group of friends will do without Bill in the midst. We'd be at a get together and someone would notice that Bill wasn't there yet, next thing you know someone's yelling "Why isn't Bill here, call him on his cell, tell him to get his butt over here!" In this little party called life Bill was one of those you always wanted to know! Mike and I will miss him greatly!

Bud Bobber

February 10, 2005

Jim, Maureen and family,

My heart breaks with you on the loss of your brother. I have one brother and realize the importance of that unique bond and the great potential of that relationship. I wish I met Bill but am sure that as a Stern, he was a classy and good person. Please accept the sympathies of Joyce, my girls and me. God bless.

-- Bud

Jerilyn Lucas

February 10, 2005

To the family, friends and colleagues of Bill - I extend to you my deepest sympathy. As a long-time colleague and vendor to PSG, I've had the genuine priviledge of working with and getting to know Bill in the past two years. He had a special blend of professional talents and genuine kindness to others. I will miss working with him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at your loss. Jerilyn Lucas, Benefit Directions, Inc.

Tim Kaczkowski

February 10, 2005

Farwell to a great guy and good friend. He'll be missed.

laura drexler

February 10, 2005

Bill brought my husband to a party at my apartment when we were in our 20's. We all went to grade school together and Bill just brought him along that night and re-introduced us. All 3 of us had gone to the same grade school together. I've been married to my husband for 21 years. I'd say that Bill had a rather significant impact on my life. I'll miss the drinks and conversations Bill and I found so easy to have.

Paul Adelizzi

February 10, 2005

Jim & family -- You are all in our thoughts and prayers. It was always a pleasure to be in Bill's company. He made every trip to the Seldomm a better experience for me. And it was a great pleasure to have him come east this last year.

Mike ILse

February 10, 2005

To everyone that has done business with PSG,

My good friend and President, Bill Stern, passed away Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. There is no way to say how much he will be missed, he was one of the best men I have ever known. PSG may get another president but it is impossible to replace Bill. A better man you will not find, with unfailing good humor and a heart with room for everyone he met. His attitude and his work ethic's were beyond reproach. I will end with a poem that I believe fit Bill.

Don't Quit

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,

When the funds are low and the debts are high,

And you want to smile but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,

As everyone of us sometimes learns,

And many a failure turns about

When he might have won had he stuck it out;

Don't give up though the pace seems slow -

You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out -

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are,

It may be near when it seems so far;

So stick to the fight when your hardest hit -

It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Author unknown

William Stern was a wonderful hard working man it was my good fortune to know him. I'm sure he was in Heaven, an hour before the devil knew he was dead.

Mike ILse

Chris Carey

February 10, 2005

Mr. and Mrs. Stern,

A brief note to say that I greatly enjoyed Bill's company on the few occasions I had the privilege to be with him. I told him a number of times during our recent golf game that I greatly appreciated him carrying me as his teammate. I wish you all the best and note that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris

Stan Farnham

February 10, 2005

Bill was a colleague who worked with me in two companies. His untimely death closes a brilliant career during which he did things right and always did the right thing.

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