William R. "Bill" Koepsel

KOEPSEL, WILLIAM R. “BILL”

William Koepsel, of Appleton, age 79 years, died on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at Colony Oaks surrounded by his family. He was born March 10, 1928 in Appleton, the son of the late Herman and Martha (Knoll) Koepsel. On February 7, 1948 in Appleton, Audrey Priebe became his wife. Bill was employed at Riverside Paper Corporation for 35 years, retiring in May of 1990. He was a member of Riverview Ev. Lutheran Church, Appleton. Bill enjoyed watching the Packers. He looked forward to the family’s yearly week vacation in Wild Rose. He taught many young people how to water ski and continued water skiing into his 70’s. Bill enjoyed his yearly fishing trip with his son David and his fishing buddies. He loved being with his family and traveling.

Bill is survived by his wife: Audrey Koepsel, Appleton; children: Sharon (Gary) Gloudemans, Appleton; David (Mary) Koepsel, Appleton and Wendy (special friend Shaler Fiege) Olson, Appleton; 7 grandchildren: Tim (special friend Sheila Rudi) Koepsel, Chad (Erin) Koepsel, Tyler Koepsel, Denise Gloudemans, Jane (Bob) Krueger, Kayleigh (Ben) Vess and Nicole Olson; 3 great grandchildren: Orion and Hudson Koepsel and Chloee Krueger; 3 sisters: Margaret Lietz, Menasha; Mabel Last, Menasha and Arlene Babbits, Appleton; 2 sisters-in-law: Evelyn Koepsel, Neenah and Eleanor Koepsel, Florida. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters.

The memorial service for Bill will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, TRI COUNTY CHAPEL, with Rev. Dennis Belter officiating. Inurnment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 3:00 pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Special thanks to the Peabody Manor and Colony Oaks staff.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
3212 S. Oneida St.
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)831-9905