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William “Bill” Miksic Sr.

December 14, 1930 - May 2, 2026
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 5/9, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Saturday 5/9, 11:30 am
Cemetery
Forest Home Cemetery
2405 West Forest Home Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215

William “Bill” Miksic, Sr. – Passed away peacefully Saturday May 2, 2026 at the age of 95.

Preceded by his beloved wife Delores (née Zellner). Loving father of Sharon (Jim) DuBois, Jill (Don “Lucky”) Dahms, Vicki (Matt) Pietz and Bill (the late Diane) Miksic, Jr. Proud grandpa of Rebecca (Steve) Zeck, Michelle (Scott) Lewiston, Tyler (Alex) DuBois and ten great-grandchildren. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was a sweet, funny, family man that loved to travel. He met the love of his life while dancing at the Eagles Ballroom. He helped to raise his family while he worked as a foreman for 32 years at Allis Chalmers. After retirement in 1981 from Allis Chalmers, he worked at Sentry helping where needed.

During his spare time, he also helped with Special Olympics baseball and bowling and traveling to many places. He was a wonderful father teaching his kids good morals and values and a supportive grandfather.

Visitation will be at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 AM.

Entombment at Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 West Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Please meet at the Cemetery Office.

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Smiling elderly man in a dark polo with glasses sits beside a smiling woman holding wrapped gifts in a cozy room.
Smiling trio taking a selfie indoors; elderly man in front with glasses, two women behind him.
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An elderly man seated in a chair holding a small plastic container, with a woman standing beside him in a living room.
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Smiling elderly man wearing a maroon polo and glasses, seated at a wooden table with playing cards in his hand.
Six family members pose for a Christmas photo in a living room beside a decorated tree.
A multi-generational family posing for a Christmas photo around a lit, decorated tree in a cozy living room.
Three people posing for a photo at home: an elderly man using a walker, flanked by two smiling women.
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Three adults lean in and smile with an elderly man seated in a chair in a cozy living room, posing for a photo.
Three generations: an elderly man in a maroon polo flanked by two boys in blue and gray hoodies posing in a living room.
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Two young girls smile and hug an elderly man seated on a chair in a cozy living room.
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Couple sitting closely on a floral sofa, holding hands and smiling, with a Christmas tree in the background.
Two men pose for a selfie in a cozy living room with a decorated Christmas tree in the background, both wearing maroon shirts.
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Elderly man with glasses wearing a colorful party hat that reads 'Let's Celebrate', sitting in a chair and looking at a card he’s holding.
Older man with glasses wearing a colorful birthday party hat that says 'Let's Celebrate' indoors, smiling at the camera.
Older man with glasses sits at a wooden table, holding playing cards during a casual card game, with cards spread on the table nearby.
Smiling elderly man with black glasses holds playing cards at a wooden table in a cozy room.
Two elderly men with glasses smiling, each holding a hot dog in a kitchen.
Three adults hug and smile at the camera in a cozy indoor setting, arms around each other.
Three adults posing for a selfie indoors, smiling at the camera with light curtains in the background.
Three seniors smiling for a selfie indoors at a gathering: left woman with glasses and pearl necklace, center woman, right man with glasses.
Four adults seated on a floral sofa in a cozy living room, smiling at the camera by a lace-curtained window.
Multi-generational family photo in a living room: elderly man on the sofa with kids gathered around and two young women standing behind; a small dog sits on a girl’s lap at back.
Group photo of a large family and friends indoors in a living room, with a black dog in the foreground and pink curtains in the background.
Smiling family group in a cozy living room: children seated on the floor and couch, adults behind them, and a small dog on a girl's lap; warm, homey setting with beige carpet and sheer curtains.
Three friends take a sunny outdoor selfie among green trees, smiling at the camera.
Two people taking a sunny outdoor selfie; a smiling woman with sunglasses beside an older man wearing glasses, both close to the camera with green trees in the background.
Three adults taking a close-up selfie indoors, smiling at the camera with floral wallpaper in the background (two women and a man).
Group selfie of four adults smiling at the camera indoors, beige curtains in the background.
Elderly man with glasses sits at a table behind a chocolate birthday cake with two lit candles forming '90'
Smiling elderly man with glasses at a 90th birthday party, candles on a chocolate cake in front of him
Smiling elderly man wearing glasses sits at a table, wearing a 'Kiss the Cook' chef T‑shirt, with a dessert plate in front of him.
Three men sit together on white lawn chairs outside a brick house, smiling at the camera with trees and greenery in the background.
Older man with white hair and glasses, wearing a white T‑shirt, sitting outdoors by a brick house.
Smiling older man with glasses sits in a wooden armchair, holding a Red Lobster gift card toward the camera.
Smiling woman in a blue patterned sleeveless top and a man in a navy shirt pose in front of bright pink and gold dragon boat sculptures at an outdoor display.
Two older men sit close together on a bench in a park, smiling at the camera.
Two seniors in a wheelchair posing on a dirt path beside a lake, with a man walking and leafy trees in the background.”
Group of adults taking a casual kitchen selfie, smiling at the camera, with cereal boxes and a 'WINE' sign on the cabinets in the background.
Four adults smile for a casual group photo in a home kitchen, with cereal boxes on the counter behind them and colorful walls on the left.
Four people taking a selfie in a golf cart outdoors, wearing matching black hoodies with white tree silhouettes; a fence and trees in the background.
Two men in a golf cart outdoors, wearing black hoodies with white tree graphics, smiling at the camera.
Older man with glasses sits at a wood-paneled restaurant table, holding a spoon over a partially eaten ice cream bowl in front of him.
Elderly man in a blue shirt sits in a red armchair by a decorated Christmas tree, holding an open gift box.
Living room during Christmas: a decorated tree by the window, a woman in a dark jacket seated and smiling, a man in a blue shirt on a chair in the background, gifts on the floor.
Smiling elderly man in glasses sits in a recliner with a red blanket, holding birthday cards and tissue paper.
Group of three people sitting on a floral couch; a young woman in the middle holds a small pink gift box and smiles, with a red can on the table nearby.
Three people posing together indoors: an older man between two young women, all smiling, with a printer and a phone on the table in front of them.
Elderly man in a gray shirt and glasses sits in a recliner with a party hat, holding hands with someone off-camera, in a living room with a decorated Christmas tree and presents.
Older man wearing a striped party hat sits on a sofa beside a lit Christmas tree and wrapped gifts in a living room.
Formal portrait of an older man wearing a black suit and white shirt, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Saturday 5/9, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Saturday 5/9, 11:30 am
Cemetery
Forest Home Cemetery
2405 West Forest Home Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53215
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William “Bill” Miksic, Sr. – Passed away peacefully Saturday May 2, 2026 at the age of 95. Preceded by his beloved wife Delores (née Zellner). Loving father of Sharon (Jim) DuBois, Jill (Don “Lucky”) Dahms, Vicki (Matt) Pietz and Bill (the late Diane) Miksic, Jr. Proud grandpa of Rebecca (Steve) Zeck, Michelle (Scott) Lewiston, TylerContinue Reading

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Ivan Velazquez left a message on May 12, 2026:
Bill was a blessing to all who knew him. He will always live on in our hearts and memories. RIP, Bill. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well then, the video tribute to Bill on the Krause site is worth a million words! Peace to all.
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