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William Folstrom Obituary
William "Bill" A. Folstrom
January 16, 1937 - June 13, 2021
OXFORD - William "Bill" A. Folstrom, age 84 of Oxford, passed away peacefully following a brief bout with cancer surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1937 in North Dakota to John and Mabel (Janke) Folstrom. Bill married Donna Verwey on March 17, 1955. He worked at J.I. Case in Racine, retiring after 31 years. Bill built a convenience store in Westfield, Folstrom's Food N' Fuel and ran it until 2017. He loved golfing, flying model airplanes, winters in Arizona and spending time with his family.
Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Donna; five children: Theresa (Nancy) Folstrom, William, Richard (Tina), Lisa (Rod) Hackbart and Heidi (Butch) Galbraith; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters: Lori Lueck and Peggy Thompson; one sister and two brothers.
Following Bill's wishes, no service will be held. Inurnment will be in Westfield East Cemetery.
Steinhaus-Holly Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Westfield is serving the family. For online obituaries and condolences visit www.steinhaushollyfuneralhome.com
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Dave Pease
February 14, 2023
Bill,
It has been a long time, since Case, but you were a good friend. I still think about you from time to time. I hope you are in God's peace and glory.
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David Pease
June 20, 2021
All of my deepest condolences to Bill´s family.
Bill was a good friend, a fantastic coworker, a generous and good natured guy with a sense of humor and fantastic outlook on life. I will miss him and I will include Bill´s fanzine my prayers.
Rest easy, Bill!
Glen and Julie Pederson
June 20, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the family. He was a great neighbor when they owned up here. Loved golfing with
him.
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