William Ross Yeschek
William Ross Yeschek
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William Ross Yeschek, 72, of Lac du Flambeau and Suamico, Wisconsin, entered into Eternal life on January 8, 2026.
Ross was born on December 25, 1953, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Bill and Mary Lou Yeschek, and was raised in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Lakeland Union High School, St. Norbert College, and John Marshall Law School. He married Sue Luthy on May 24, 1986.
Ross is survived by his spouse, Sue Yeschek; siblings Steve (Nancy) Yeschek and Janice (Greg) Peckels; sisters-in-law Kristen Yeschek, Linda (Scott) Altorfer, and Lisa Luthy; brother-in-law Jim (Laurie) Luthy; nieces and nephews Mara (Willie) Cakans, Lecia (Brian) Wardle, Ryan (Kate) Schuetz, Teryn (Joey) Daysh, Gregory (Lindsay) Peckels, Mallory (Tavo) Miralda, Brittany (Chris) Pacheco, Kirsten (DJ) Douglas, Steven (Amy) Yeschek, Joel Yeschek, Grant Yeschek, Joseph Yeschek, Patrick Yeschek, Josh (Zhang Hua) Altorfer, Caleb (Tasha) Altorfer, Cori (Lily) Hill, and Mason Hill; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ross was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Lou Yeschek; sisters Suzanne Yeschek, Judy Yeschek, Mary Lee (Robbie) Schuetz, Tricia Gilchrist; brother Billy Yeschek; and his mother and father-in-law, Dee and Ferd Luthy.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 626 Union Court, Green Bay, WI 54303; Lakeland Food Pantry, 1707 US-51, Woodruff, WI 54568; Faith Evangelical Free Church, 9035 Blumenstein Rd., Woodruff, WI 54568; or the charity of your choice.
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