William Edward "Bill" Wiese

WILLIAM (BILL) E. WIESE
January 15, 1925 ˜ April 17, 2024

William Edward Wiese, known to friends and family as Bill, passed away peacefully April 17, 2024, at the age of 99. Born in Denman, NE, Jan. 15, 1925, to William H. and Anita (Fehrenbacher) Wiese, Bill’s life was marked by service, dedication, and love.
Bill graduated from Shelton High School in 1942. He enlisted in the United States Navy after high school, serving as an RM2c radioman in the Solomon Islands during World War II. He completed Navy training school at the University of Idaho and the Naval training station in Farragut, ID. After serving in World War II, he attended Clark College from 1946 to 1948, earning an associate’s degree. He later graduated from the University of Portland in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science in Business, through the G.I. Bill.
After the war, Bill managed a Western Auto Store in Baker, OR, where his first child, William “Bill” Jr., was born. The family then moved to Medford, OR, before settling in Vancouver, WA. Bill worked at ALCOA Aluminum Company’s extrusion mill, where he completed a 30-year career. He and his beloved wife, Joyce Carter, whom he married on Aug. 4, 1951, raised eight children together.
Bill was a devout Catholic who cherished attending Mass, gardening, berry picking, and spending time with his family. Together with his wife, Joy, they delighted in providing their children with memorable family camping trips, clamming, crabbing, visiting relatives, going to Disneyland, and supporting their sports activities. Upon retirement, Bill supported John Gay in facilitating girls’ fast pitch clinics in the Vancouver and Seattle areas. Bill and Joy also traveled to health mines in Montana and enjoyed theaters in Branson, MO. Bill kept himself busy by doing yard work for neighbors, supporting his children with their home projects, and attending ball games.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his son, Bill Jr.; his son-in-law, Julio Guiterrez (Kate’s husband); his brother, Bob; and his sister, Rosalie Liggett. He is survived by his sister, Margaret; and his children, Joe (Mary) Wiese, Margaret (Erich) Cranor, Frances (Mike) Trimble, Teresa (Pat) Hinthorn, Mary (Rudy) Lies, Jim (Lesley) Wiese, and Kate Wiese. Bill also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A Requiem Mass will be held at the Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, 218 W 12th St., Vancouver, WA 98660, on Saturday, June 22. The Rosary will be recited at 10:15 a.m., followed by the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. A luncheon with croissant sandwiches, salads, and beverages will follow at the upper hall of the Proto-Cathedral at 12 noon.
Interment will take place at Mother Joseph Cemetery Tuesday, June 25, at 10 a.m.
Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His faith, love, and family were his focus in life.
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