May 2018
William "Bill" Joseph Slein, age 89, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2018 in Evansville, Wisconsin. Bill was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on February 19, 1929 to Patrick J. Slein of Boyle, County Roscommon in Ireland and Mary Ellen Josephine McCue.
Bill served in the United States Army 511th Airborne. Bill was married to Gertrude Drexler on May 17, 1958 by Reverend Michael F. Slein in St. Vincent's Catholic Church Oshkosh, Wisconsin and they have celebrated almost 60 years together.
Bill was a lifetime blood donor and a passionate advocate for blood donation. He had a quick wit, was very proud of his Irish Heritage and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife Gertrude Slein of Evansville; his children and grandchildren, Theresa Slein, her children Brian (Ashly) Adams and Erin (Cruz) Ortega, of Edgerton, Wisconsin, Patrick (Laurie Barsella) Slein of Chicago Illinois, Monica (Mark) Morgan, her children Mercedes and Madelyn of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Sean (Jodi) Slein and his children Michael, Conner, Luke of Eldersberg, Maryland; 4 great grandchildren, Dominic and Vaughn Adams, Anthony and Sofia Ortega, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Ellen Slein, his siblings John, James, Mary, Catherine, Patrick, Michael and Bernard.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday May 18, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church Evansville with Reverend Kevin Dooley officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of service on Friday at Church. Ward-Hurtley Funeral Home Evansville is assisting the family.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to U.W. Children's Hospital Madison, American Red Cross Madison, St. Paul Catholic Church Evansville. The family would like to thank the staff at the Kelly House and Agrace HospiceCare and staff for the care given to Bill.
May 2018
William "Bill" Joseph Slein, age 89, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2018 in Evansville, Wisconsin. Bill was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on February 19, 1929 to Patrick J. Slein of Boyle, County Roscommon in Ireland and Mary Ellen Josephine McCue.
Bill served in the United States Army 511th Airborne. Bill was married to Gertrude Drexler on May 17, 1958 by Reverend Michael F. Slein in St. Vincent's Catholic Church Oshkosh, Wisconsin and they have celebrated almost 60 years together.
Bill was a lifetime blood donor and a passionate advocate for blood donation. He had a quick wit, was very proud of his Irish Heritage and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife Gertrude Slein of Evansville; his children and grandchildren, Theresa Slein, her children Brian (Ashly) Adams and Erin (Cruz) Ortega, of Edgerton, Wisconsin, Patrick (Laurie Barsella) Slein of Chicago Illinois, Monica (Mark) Morgan, her children Mercedes and Madelyn of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Sean (Jodi) Slein and his children Michael, Conner, Luke of Eldersberg, Maryland; 4 great grandchildren, Dominic and Vaughn Adams, Anthony and Sofia Ortega, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Ellen Slein, his siblings John, James, Mary, Catherine, Patrick, Michael and Bernard.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Friday May 18, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church Evansville with Reverend Kevin Dooley officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of service on Friday at Church. Ward-Hurtley Funeral Home Evansville is assisting the family.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to U.W. Children's Hospital Madison, American Red Cross Madison, St. Paul Catholic Church Evansville. The family would like to thank the staff at the Kelly House and Agrace HospiceCare and staff for the care given to Bill.
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