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Bill Merkel

March 23, 1954 - September 13, 2026
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Cudahy Family Library
3500 Library Drive
Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110
(414) 769-2244 |
Friday 10/2, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

March 1954.  It was probably a gray day as many March days are in Wisconsin.  But this day was different. The light broke through, gifting the world one delightfully bright and brilliant person, Bill.  A turn of a phrase, a play on words, a story to be told characterized his humor and his effervescence.

He marked his life’s challenges with a focus hard to match, breaking gray days with strength, warmth and abundant love.

Only Bill could come up behind his mother, hug her off the floor and make everyone feel that embrace.

A deep scar from the death of his little sister Terri made him acutely aware of life’s gifts and love’s endurance.  His devotion to his son Peter and his love of his sisters and their families is evidence.

Bill cared deeply for his friends who will miss him as much.

There will always be a void left in all our hearts.

Bill’s Memorial Gathering will be held in conjunction with the Daniel Bantz’s Memorial Gathering on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Cudahy Family Library, 3500 Library Drive Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Cudahy Family Library
3500 Library Drive
Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110
(414) 769-2244 | Map
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March 1954.  It was probably a gray day as many March days are in Wisconsin.  But this day was different. The light broke through, gifting the world one delightfully bright and brilliant person, Bill.  A turn of a phrase, a play on words, a story to be told characterized his humor and his effervescence. HeContinue Reading

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Judy Mrozinski left a message on September 28, 2026:
Cousin Bill. A tall handsome man who had a great smile for all. Witty intelligent patient fun an all around great guy. I got to be his son Peter’s adopted grandma. Regina was his grandma and died way too young. Then Marie her sister and we she was gone O had the honor. Bill was so good to bring him over at Christmas so I had the privilege of getting the platter of cookies they made. We always enjoyed a dinner together. Bill you will be missed greatly by me. You left us too soon and so Quickly. Love you Bill. Cousin Judy. Will miss you at the card tournaments!!
Anonymous left a message on September 24, 2026:
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Cheo left a message on September 17, 2026:
Mr. William is now at peace. A huge void will be in many hearts. May he Rest - JOB 14:13 & 14., Acts 24:15
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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