William B. Oren

William B. Oren obituary

William B. Oren

William Oren Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Connell Funeral Home - Little Chute on Oct. 14, 2025.

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William B. Oren, Kaukauna, age 61, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Edgerton, WI on February 21, 1964, to the late LaVerne Oren and Viola (Odegaarden) Deems. Bill married Michelle "Missy" Vanden Boogart at Immanuel United Church of Christ on October 27, 2001.

Bill loved comedy, karaoke, writing, and music. Bill was a Packers and Badgers fan and a lifelong Cubs fan. Bill enjoyed spending time at the cottage, metal detecting, and being with his family. He was hardworking and devoted. He often shared his cherished memories of backyard football, playing D&D, and getting into mischief with his friends.

Bill is survived by his wife of 24 years, Missy; children: Kelsey Oren, Kaukauna; Cooper Oren, Kaukauna; Chadd (Denise) Campbell, Arizona; and Garrett (Joyce) Campbell, Madison; grandchild, Skyler Campbell; siblings: Mary Peterson, Janesville; Don (Dawn) Oren, Janesville; and Deborah Lowell, Sun Prairie; father-in-law, Tom Vanden Boogart; sister-in-law, Amy (Greg) Schmidt; nieces: Erin )Fritz, Marielle Lowell, Sydney Schmidt and Samantha Schmidt (Goddaughter); nephews: JJ Lowell and Hayden Schmidt; and best friends: Jim Balke and Bob Pagel.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Nancy Vanden Boogart; and brother, Richard Oren.

Bill had a kind heart and gentle soul. He saw the good in everyone. Bill will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. His warmth touched everyone who knew him. He will be forever in our hearts.

Per Bill's wishes, no services will be held.

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