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William W. Collins

May 17, 1923 - October 22, 2019
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Monday 10/28, 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Monday 10/28, 6:30 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight would be appreciated.

Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019, at the age of 96. Devoted father of Sharon (Gary) Wrotecki, Judy, Patti, and the late William B. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy L. Adoring grandpa and great-grandpa. Dearest brother of Janet (the late Joseph) Hurst. Treasured friend of Don (Milly) Thompson and further survived by beloved nephews and friends. Proud former owner of The Colony in West Allis. Two of Bill’s most treasured memories were participating in the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight and being selected as a finalist for the Packer Fan of the Year. He was truly a great man and will be dearly missed.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin, on Monday, October 28th, 2019 from 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM with a funeral service to follow at 6:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight would be appreciated.

 

 

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Monday 10/28, 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Monday 10/28, 6:30 pm
Memorial

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight would be appreciated.

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Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019, at the age of 96. Devoted father of Sharon (Gary) Wrotecki, Judy, Patti, and the late William B. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy L. Adoring grandpa and great-grandpa. Dearest brother of Janet (the late Joseph) Hurst. Treasured friend of Don (Milly) Thompson and further survivedContinue Reading

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Cheri Kusak left a message on October 28, 2019:
My deepest sincere prayers of comfort and blessing to Sharon and her family for the loss of her Dad. May the Lord bring peace to your hearts during this trying time. (I am a friend of Sharon's at St Matthias Parish at the 4pm Mass on Sat.)
Hala Askar left a message on October 28, 2019:
My sincere sympathies are with all of you, your dad was a wonderful man, and I cherish the very few hours I spent with him a few years ago.
Dennis and Sharon Polzin left a message on October 28, 2019:
The loss of a Dad is never easy. Wishing you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sharon and Dan Bieszk left a message on October 26, 2019:
We loved speaking time with Bill- a true gentleman with a ready smile and great Witt. You made the world a better place!
Patti Collins left a message on October 24, 2019:
Wild Bill Collins was a rock star of Dads and i was the luckiest daughter ever to call him my Dad.
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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