Willard Sheldon

July 28, 1914 - April 14, 2011

Memorial Presbyterian Church

803 East College Avenue

Appleton, WI

Saturday 4/30, 1:00 pm

Peshtigo Riverside Cemetery

493 Right Of Way Road

Peshtigo, WI 54157

(715) 582-3666 |

Friday 4/15

Wichmann Funeral Home

537 N. Superior Street

Appleton, WI 54911

920-739-1231 |

Willard “Bill Sheldon, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Willard was born on July 28, 1914 in Sutherland, Iowa, the son of the late Zenas and Eleanor (Carmichael) Sheldon.

He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in structural engineering. After attending a fraternity conference in New York State, he met and later married, Elizabeth “Betty” Norcross on June 30, 1937. They celebrated 63 years of marriage before Betty died in 2000. Bill served his country with the United States Navy.

Bill began his engineering career with Stanley Engineering Company in Muscatine, Iowa until moving to Appleton, Wisconsin to work for Meyer Construction in Neenah. He ended his career with Kimberly Clark and was instrumental in locating and vetting an architectural firm to design the Research and Development campus on Winchester Road. He was very proud of his Scottish Clan roots.

During his life Bill was active in several organizations, most notably American Red Cross, American Field Service, and the Presbyterian Church. He and Betty opened their home to many foreign exchange students, and cultivated international understanding by example. He served his church as a deacon and elder, and loyal advocate of God's love.

Bill is survived by two daughters: Sandra Inselman, Appleton, and JoAnn Gonos, Gays Mills, Wisconsin; two grandchildren: Christopher Gonos, Madison, Wisconsin, and Caroline (Michael Canaan) Gonos, Chicago, Illinois and one great-grandchild: Carson Canaan.

A Celebration of Bill's life will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (803 College Ave. Appleton) with. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a memorial of your choice in Bill's name.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231

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493 Right Of Way Road

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537 N. Superior Street

Appleton, WI 54911

920-739-1231 | Map

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Willard “Bill Sheldon, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Willard was born on July 28, 1914 in Sutherland, Iowa, the son of the late Zenas and Eleanor (Carmichael) Sheldon. He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in structural engineering. After attending a fraternity conference in New York State, he met…

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Condolences to the Sheldon family for the loss of a great human being. Bill was always the example of a True Gentleman. He will be missed.

Sandra and Joann So sorry for your loss - we loved your father much and always enjoyed finding him at concerts! We will not be available to attend the service but we send our love as you celebrate a special life! Bill and Gely Platt

All of us here in the office really enjoyed working with your father over the past several years. I have been truly amazed at the mind he had for financial matters at his age. He had a great sense of humor and it was an honor to wear a skirt for him just to make his day. I will unfortunately be out of town for the funeral. I am so sorry for your loss. We will truly miss him! Julie

Sandi & JoAnn: Judy and I were saddened to learn of Willard's passing. I always enjoyed the Thanksgiving visits and Creative political Christmas cards. Glad we made the journey to celebrate the 90th b-day with you. A happier time I am certain. If in our area of Iowa please plan on a stop and stay with us, we would love to show you the area. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill and Judy C

Bill, you will be greatly missed! I will remember you for the smile you gave me every time we saw each other,for the little chuckle you had when you said my name, and always the smile on your face. He had great love for his family and friends. There is another angel in heaven today, his memory will live inside us. Peace & Serenity to his family. Love, Judy

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To Bill's Family: Your father/grandfather was an inspiration to our oldest son, Chad. Chad got to know him at the Heritage, when Chad worked there many years ago, Chad is now graduating Law School and your father was part of this experience. He always spoke to Chad when able and told him how proud he was of his schooling. We all were members with Bill at MPC and when Chad was home he would see your father at church. Chad is now married and finally moving back to Wisconsin, he will sadly miss your Dad, as we all will, a great man who lead an interesting life and was willing to share his stories with us. Our sincere condolences, Bob, Jenny, Chad and Nicole, Nathan and Vanessa and Lucas Schimmelpfenning and Georgia Strickler

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