William “Bill” Dietzler, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee on August 2, 1937, to the late Marlon and Florence Dietzler and grew up in Wausau, WI.
He loved music, including playing songs on the organ and piano (even tuba when in school), singing in the church and barbershop choirs, and dancing with his wife. Bill was a graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly, IA, (where he met Ardell) and served in the U.S. Army while in college. He was a lifelong Lutheran and volunteered in a variety of roles within the church his whole life. Bill grew up skiing, curling and fishing, while enjoying golf and racquetball later in life. He regularly played bridge and poker with friends, enjoyed telling jokes, traveling, and spending time with his family. Bill was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities and events. Throughout the year, he enjoyed cheering for the Badgers, Packers, and Volunteers.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of nearly 64 years, Ardell; daughters, Christine Dietzler of Alpharetta, GA, Lori Dietzler (Kate Jones) of Atlanta, Jill Hardison (Derrick) of Roswell, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Howard (Caleb), Emily and Sarah Hughes, Joseph and Ella Hardison, Aaron Jones; great grandchildren, Penelope and Pauline Howard; sister, Marilyn Schaler of Lynnwood, WA, sister-in-law, Virginia Dietzler of Waukesha, WI. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Dietzler.
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