William "Bill" Mischler age 42, lifelong Pickerel/Pearson area resident died Monday March 26, 2007 in Pearson. He was born in Antigo on July 19, 1964 to Norbert "Nubby" and Jane (Vander Sanden) Mischler. He married Jeanine Nicholson on May 6, 2000 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pickerel, she survives.

He graduated from Elcho High School in 1982. He was employed by Badger Liquor for several years. He then fulfilled his lifelong dream by owning and operating his own business, Pickerel Auto Body for the past 15 years. He enjoyed his work and spending time with his family and friends hunting and fishing. Bill was instrumental in starting and supporting Fuddfest Country Music Festival. His family will fondly remember the many 'mystery trips' he took them on. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pickerel.

Survivors include his wife Jeanine, three daughters Nicole Mischler of River Falls, May Jane and Ruby Ann both at home.

Four sisters Patty (Herman) Wissbroecker of Pickerel, Susan (Richard Burby) Schuster of Elcho, Donna (Kent DeGrant) Boomer of Pelican Lake and Maxine (David) Bickler of Pearson. One brother Mike (Judy) Mischler Sr. of Pearson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday 11:00 a.m. March 29, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pickerel with Rev. Roger Strebel, officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and again on Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place at Forestview Cemetery, Town of Vilas. (Bill will be sadley missed by his wife who loved him so much and by his three girls who loved their daddy.)

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