Bill Andraschko, of Antigo, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 74 years old. He was born on March 27, 1942 in Birnamwood, a son of the late William Sr. and Anna (Weber) Andraschko. He married Jean Krause on May 29, 1965 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
He graduated from Mattoon High School and the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. Mr. Andraschko was an American history teacher having taught for three years in Crandon and 33 years in Birnamwood. He was a life long farmer in town of Rolling.
Bill was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Aniwa, having served on the parish council for many years. He was also a member of the Monsignor Conrad Saile Council 1002 Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, spoiling his dog, Buster, sitting under the maple tree, listening to polka music, cutting firewood and picking mushrooms. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Jean; six children, Greg Andraschko of Birnamwood; Paula (Jim) Rowe of Mosinee, Stacie (Steve) Marshall of Gleason, David (Joan) Andraschko of Birnamwood, Thomas (Lacie) Andraschko of Birnamwood, Michael (Jessica) Andraschko of Abrams, 12 grandchildren, Kevin Andraschko, Remington and Shaylynn Rowe, Jacob and Whitney Marshall, Collin and Cassie Andraschko, Carter and Allison Andraschko, Callie, Ryan and Joseph Andraschko; two sisters, Carol Wild of Appleton and Roselyn (Ray) Meverden of Birnamwood; three sisters-in-law, Janet Pogrant of Little Chute, Corinne (Don) Metko of Antigo and Judy Krause of Schofield.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Andraschko and brother-in-laws, Allan Wild and Donald Krause.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Aniwa with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. A parish wake service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. and the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary Thursday at 7:45 p.m at the funeral home.
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He was a fantastic teacher. I remember him from Birnamwood, 7th grade history class. He kept us interested and I learned. I remember girls trying to cheat off my exams! I left WI in 1980. Keep your thoughts on his good life.
So sorry for your loss. He was such s nice man and one of my favorite teacher. Loved his smile and sense of humor.
Mr A was a great history teacher and made me laugh and I still think back on those great times to this day. My thoughts and prayers to the Andraschko family.
Melissa Fandrey
Dear Jean and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Sincere sympathy,
Ron and Nancy Blood
He was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person. I remember him always as one of my favorite teacher.
A great teacher who touched many lives. Thank you for increasing my vocabulary Mr. A by allowing me to write dictionary words once or twice. I can hear you chuckling now:) Thoughts & prayers to your entire family.
Mr A was one of the most amazing teachers. He made learning fun! It was a privilege to be his student. Heaven got an amazing angel!!
My deepest sympathies to the Andraschko family. "Mr. A." was one of my favorite teachers. His knowledge and passion of world history was imbedded into every student he touched,and truly touched me. Jeremy and I still talk about all his pop quizzes,which,we still know how much of those fun facts just from him. He will be truly missed and his legacy lives on through all of us. May God's comfort surround you.
Thank you for pushing me to be the best I could be! I and so many others were very fortunate to have had you as a teacher. My condolences to the Andraschko family.
Mr. Andraschko inspired me to be the best student and person I could be every day. He is a major influence on me to this day, and the reason I decided to teach. Condolences to his family.
I was privileged to be a student of Mr. Andraschko. He was a wonderful teacher. My thoughts and prayers to his family. May God bless you with peace and hold you in the palm of His hand. Rest in peace Mr. Andraschko.
I was privileged to be a student of Mr. Andraschko. He was a wonderful teacher. My thoughts and prayers to his family. May God bless all of you with His peace and hold you in the palm of His hand. Rest in peace Mr. Andraschko.
Good times with a great guy!
Thoughts and prayers to your family. Mr A was an awesome teacher. He introduced me to one of my favorite history books, Sacajawea. He always had a smile on his face and a glimmer in his eye. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mr. A. was one of my favorite teachers! I'll never forget that any time we asked how many questions were on the test, his answer was always 6,432. My children were also privileged to have him as a teacher.
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Andraschko. Prayers to family and friends . The horse's name was Traveler!
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