William A. Van Ess

We only knew Bill for a short time, but he and Karen touched our hearts! We had some good laughs up at Brads on WPL. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Love- Jim & Lynn Ahrens

Bill,

We had some fond memories meeting your Dad and Karen up at White Potato Lake! Trust that we have been and will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer today, tomorrow and in the days and weeks ahead. Please share our condolences with Rachel, Abby and Karen.

Sincerely,

Bob, Luann and Brett Gerber

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Van Ess family. The Monfils Family

Mr. V was an amazing guy. I have many memories from over the years of him and Nancy. My daughter Katie was lucky enough to meet Mr. V and she remembers when he taught her to fish on White Potato Lake when she was younger. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time.

I was saddened to hear today about Bill's passing. Bill and Nancy were our neighbors up at White Potato Lake, and we spent countless summers swimming, skiing and just sitting outside and enjoying the beautiful Wisconsin summers. We have some great memories, and my brothers and sisters still laugh over our escapades at Bahr's Resort!

Our condolences to Tom and Billy and the Payette family. Bill is now at peace and reunited with Nancy and Sandy and of course, his companion dog Maxx and his many friends, my dad (Loris Dow) included. They're probably up there together, drinking martinis!

Charisse Dow-Johnson

I will always remember you as a great man. I'm grateful I knew you and your whole family. We spent a lot of great times together on White Potato Lake. I will miss you but in time we will meet again.
Greg and Patty Dow

Our most heartfelt condolences to all of the Van Ess family and Karen and her family. Thanks for all the great memories at White Potatoe Lake. May Uncle Bill now enjoy his heavenly home.

Bill Jr., Steve & I send our sympathy to you & your family with the loss of your father. We will keep you in our prayers durning this difficult time. We will miss seeing him at the lake.

I am so so sorry for your loss Karen and family. I am going to miss him dearly on Thursday evenings that's for sure. I guess now he can listen to "GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME" every day. Love you all!! Hugs and prayers to everyone. Will remember him forever!!