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William “Bill” Bryar

February 27, 1955 - September 18, 2026
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 10/10, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 10/10, 12:00 pm

Bryar, William “Bill”  71, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at home in Brookfield.

Loving husband of Mary for 44 years. Caring father of Jeremiah, Nathanial, Patrick, and Kenneth. Beloved son of Robert F. Bryar and Harriet Bryar (nee Casey). Born in Chicago, Bill attended University of Illinois where he met Mary. He loved being a part of his son’s lives whenever and however he could.

Surviving Bill are his sons, Nathanial, Patrick, and Kenneth (Theresa); granddaughters Lorelei and Beatrix; his siblings, Joan Angeletti, Maureen (the late Herman) Kleiman, Michele (the late C. Patrick) Scanlan, Nancy (James) Moore, Patricia (the late Edward) Pollock, Robert (Karen) Bryar, Daniel (Karen) Bryar, and Terrence (Sharon) Bryar; and his sister-in-law, Rita (the late Dennis) Bryar.

In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his son Jeremiah Bryar; and his brother Dennis Bryar.

Gathering will take place from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Service at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151.

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Saturday 10/10, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Saturday 10/10, 12:00 pm
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Bryar, William “Bill”  71, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at home in Brookfield. Loving husband of Mary for 44 years. Caring father of Jeremiah, Nathanial, Patrick, and Kenneth. Beloved son of Robert F. Bryar and Harriet Bryar (nee Casey). Born in Chicago, Bill attended University of Illinois where he met Mary. He lovedContinue Reading

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Eileen Scanlan left a message on October 10, 2026:
Nate, Patrick, Kenny and Mary, I am so sorry to miss the services today. RIP Uncle Bill! Thinking of all of you!!!
The Gamble Family left a message on October 7, 2026:
With heartfelt sympathy to all. After a long, brave journey, may his peaceful rest bring comfort to his wife, children, and entire family.
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