William J. "Bill" Ristow

RISTOW, WILLIAM J. �BILL�

William J. Ristow, 34, of Neenah, formerly of Crivitz, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2010. He was born on June 25, 1976 in Appleton, the son of John and Kathleen (Anholzer) Ristow. Bill loved the outdoors, white water rafting, fishing, but most of all he adored his children.

He is survived by his children: Coltin and Vanessa and their mother, Trista Miller; mother: Kathy (Scott) Hickinbotham, Clemmons, North Carolina; father: John (Deb) Ristow, Crivitz; sister: Christine (Brian) Wepfer, Neenah; brother: Michael Ristow, Maui, Hawaii; step-sisters and brothers: Molly (Damian) Pennings, Andy Hickinbotham and Jennifer (Joel) Schampers; Chad (Tracy) Hensen and Jessica Hensen; nieces and nephews: Kelsey, Matthew, Megan, Elana, Logan and Kendra. Bill is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ruth and Alvin Ristow; William and Della Anholzer; and his nephew, Trevor Ristow.

The memorial service for Bill will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME. Rev. Dick Schaefer will be officiating. A time of visitation and support will be held from 4:00 pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established for his children. An account has been established in Coltin and Vanessa Ristow's names, Care of Community First Credit Union, P.O. Box 1487, Appleton, Wisconsin 54912.

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