William "Bill" Blemke , of Irma, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 62 years old. He was born on October 29, 1954 in Antigo, a son of the late Leo and Lorraine (Theisen) Blemke. He married Mary Jo Zarda.
He was a 1972 graduate of Antigo High School.
Bill loved fishing, being outdoors, farming and farm animals. He cherished time with his grandchildren and appreciated a good joke.
Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Jo; two daughters, Shelly Thompson (special friend Patric) of Mosinee and Karie Jo (Scott) Bornberg of Eagle River; son, Gus Blemke (special friend Angie) of Merrill; seven grandchildren, Carter, Hayden, Holden, Pete, Cameron, Mya and Vienna; four sisters, Diane (Ken) Simon of Elk Mound, Darleen Jansen of Antigo, Debra (Karl) Bedford of Annandale, Minn. and Donna (Steve) Weix of Elk Mound; and four brothers, James (Diane) Blemke of Luxemburg, Gerald (Debbie) Blemke of Fairbanks, Alaska, Daniel Blemke of Menomonie and Donald Blemke of Marshfield. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chris Blemke.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick McConnell officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery, Antigo. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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My condolence Mary Jo and Blemke family. Monday night attended Portage County Ag Banquet honoring 4-H and FFA students. Remembering the fun times at the farm and fair events. God Bless. Pete and Sue Theisen
My condolence Mary Jo and entire Blemke family. Monday night attended a Portage County Ag Banquet honoring 4-H and FFA members. Remembering all the good times at the farm and 4 H fair. God Bless, Pete and Sue Theisen
Mary Jo, Shelly, Karie & family know how much distant friends care! I recently saw Bill after his surgery on Tomahawk's Main Street... he was so optimistic as always! Remember all the projects he would put his heart into! May the Lord Bless you all during this sad time. Peace!
I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a very big-hearted person full of compassion in helping and rescuing whatever animal needed it. Prayers for Mary Jo and the family as you deal with this loss.
N'Ette Hibler (former Walmart Pharmacy cashier)
Our Sympathies to the entire family. We wish we could be with you at this sad time. Aunt Jean , Uncle Gene and Karen and Jerry
I'll always remember Billy. He was a really great man. My condolences to his family. I will cherish him forever ❤ always in my heart.
Karie Jo - our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Gone too soon.
- Your Eagle River Elementary School Staff
Darleen, We are sorry for the loss of your brother. We will be thinking of you and your family, and keeping you in our prayers.
Ed and Kim Frisch
Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Bill from past family gatherings. He was a fun guy. Always the life of the party.
Will always remember his kind smile. Classmate and Friend, Julie Adams Meyer
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