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William “Bill” C. Koelsch Sr.

November 30, 1945 - June 9, 2023
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Thursday 6/15, 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Thursday 6/15, 11:00 am
Cemetery

Interment in Highland Memorial Park.

Memorial

In lieu of flowers, donate to charities focused on the heart, kidneys, and dogs (not cats).

William C. “Bill” Koelsch Sr., age 77 of Muskego, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Bill is the beloved husband of 51 years to Mary Jane.  The cherished dad of William C. “Bill” Koelsch Jr. and Jo-Nell (David) Sieren. Proud grandpa of Jasmine Ganey, Austin Tessmer and Ava Sieren.  Dear brother in law of Julie Koelsch and Lee Seidel.  Special uncle of Beth Rennecker, April Drake, Stacy Miller and Tracy McClain.  Born in West Allis, Wisconsin on November 30, 1945, to the late Frank II and Betty, he is also preceded in death by siblings Frank Koelsch III and Barbara Seidel.
A graduate of Pius High School, an Air Force veteran, and a retiree of Quad Graphics, Bill loved a good “dad” joke.  A favorite was “How do you make seven even?” “Remove the “s”!
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM.  Funeral at 11:00 AM.  Interment in Highland Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, donate to charities focused on the heart, kidneys, and dogs (not cats).
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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Thursday 6/15, 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Thursday 6/15, 11:00 am
Cemetery

Interment in Highland Memorial Park.

Memorial

In lieu of flowers, donate to charities focused on the heart, kidneys, and dogs (not cats).

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William C. “Bill” Koelsch Sr., age 77 of Muskego, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bill is the beloved husband of 51 years to Mary Jane.  The cherished dad of William C. “Bill” Koelsch Jr. and Jo-Nell (David) Sieren. Proud grandpa of Jasmine Ganey, AustinContinue Reading

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Starr Prokop left a message on June 15, 2023:
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I remember Bill as a kind man with a great sense of humor! I know he will be missed by many. I hope your good memories of time with him will help you through your grief. Love you all!
Diane Voelkel left a message on June 13, 2023:
Sorry for your loss. I grew up with Bill in West Allis. We attended the same grade school. He is my brothers best friend. I, we will miss him. We will keep Billy in our hearts and prayers. He's with the Lord now. He is home.
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