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William Noll Obituary
William N. "Billy Boy" Noll
Jan. 26, 1945 - May 22, 2024
PORTAGE – William N. "Billy Boy" Noll, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home in Saddle Ridge.
He was born on January 26, 1945, in Madison, the son of Norman and Geneva (Hougland) Noll.
Bill owned and operated Tamarack Pizza in Portage for 50 years. He belonged to the Portage Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #675 and the Wisconsin Tavern League.
He was a great father and was very generous to all that knew him. Whether it was money, guidance or just a ride or a cocktail, you could always count on Billy.
He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. His cabin trips were such a delight to him. He enjoyed all Wisconsin sports – always knowing when the games were on and trying to watch them all.
Bill poured his heart and soul into his work at his four Tamaracks. He took pride in preparing food from scratch, which included the grinding of meat for his amazing burgers.
He treasured time with the "coffee clutch gang" and truly had a zest for life. Whether good or bad, you didn't have to wonder where you stood with Billy, as he was very expressive with his opinions.
He is survived by his dear companion, whom he originally met in high school, Mary Traino; his children: Jamie (Courtney) Noll and Heidi (Keith) Veres; eight grandchildren: Brittany, Jannai, Sophi, Sami, Ryan, Tayowah, Max and Duke; his great-grandson, Levi; his sister, Judy Broge; nephew, Tom (Kirsten Hall) Broge; great-nephews: Anders and Stefan; other relatives and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Norma Ploc and his brother-in-law, Gary "Cork" Broge.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage, followed by an Elks Service. Inurnment will be private. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016, Duck's Unlimited or the Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #675, Portage.
Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home, 430 W. Wisconsin St., Portage (www.pmmfh.com) is assisting the family.
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Vicky bishop
June 20, 2024
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June 16, 2024
Bonnie Greenwald Griesbach
May 26, 2024
I would like to say to Judy how sorry for your family I am. Losing Cork and Billy is tough. I´m so glad I saw you all briefly a few years back. I have so many good memories of you all from being Norma´s bestie. God Bless
Norm Sannes
May 25, 2024
Another Good Guy Gone too soon.
Jim Wheeler
May 25, 2024
So, so sad to lose one of the good ones.
Sandra Feggestad Milward
May 25, 2024
Oh Boy..do the memories pour from our hearts to hear this sad news... so many crazy and so many great escapades we got into in high school and after. Bill your life story is perfectly described in the beautiful obituary. You and Ron wrote some stories in Lake Nebagamon, WI... during hunting season, the folks up there are still talking about!!. Your later years were interrupted by some difficult health issues. Rest now, Bill and save a place for us. Sandy & Ron Milward
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May
31
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home - Portage430 West Wisconsin Street, Portage, WI 53901
May
31
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home - Portage430 West Wisconsin Street, Portage, WI 53901
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