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William Wichman Obituary
Bill grew up on farms in the Seymour, Navarino, and Chicago Corners area during his grade school years. He graduated high school from Green Bay West and afterwards he moved to Kaukauna, WI.
He worked at Badger Northland for 25 years, that was interrupted by being drafted in 1963. He was sent to Vietnam for 2 years being discharged as a Sgt E5. He continued to work at Badger Northland until his marriage to Ann in 1983. He moved to the Gurnee area where he worked at Woodland School as a custodian. He had part time jobs working at Wendy's, Abbotts, Sears, Jewel and Target at various times over the years. In his younger years he enjoyed deer hunting, softball, baseball, fishing and bowling. He retired in 2008 and spent many hours cheering on his favorite football team the Green Bay Packers, working in the yard with Ann, and enjoyed many activities with the family. He will be remembered as someone you could always count on when you needed a helping hand and will be greatly missed as a husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Bill is survived by his wife Ann; children: Jennifer (Robert) McElhatten Jr. of Mt Prospect, Andrew Wichman of Antioch; grandchildren Robert and William McElhattan; sister Lisa Joan (Thomas) Wichman; 8 sisters and brothers in law: Mary (Ronald) Wichman, Joan (Thomas) Wichman, Judy Swanson, Christine (David) Ubersox, Larry and Mary Kay Hirsbrunner, Mark and Kelly Hirsbrunner; 23 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10 am until the time of service at 12 pm on Friday, December 3 at Gurnee Community Church, 4555 Old Grand Ave. Gurnee, Il. Entombment will follow at Warren Cemetery, 1475 N Cemetery Rd. Gurnee. Online condolences visit www.warrencemetery.com
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Teri Yahiro
December 6, 2021
Dear Ann and family, please accept my sincere sympathies to you. I know how important Bill was in your life. Sending prayers and hugs your way.
Paul & Dee Hain
December 2, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Lin Hodgins
December 2, 2021
Thoughts and prayers and being sent to you and your family. May the keepsakes of your heart the wonderful memories help carry all of you through this tragic time in your life. Stay strong and lean on each other, my sincere condolences.
Wayne & Kathy Henkel
December 1, 2021
We're so sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Wichman Hogenson
November 30, 2021
Aunt Ann, Jenny and Andy
I couldn't believe when I heard that Uncle Bill passed away. My heart is broken. I remember during my younger years when he would come to our house or we would go to his house. I can still hear him calling me"Shorty". I know that my dad Ron, Tom, Jim and Patty were all there waiting for him. He will be greatly missed and forever in my heart. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Carol
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