William J. Majest, of Hollister, died Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center in Wausau. He was 77 years old. He was born on October 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI a son of William and Marion (Passow) Majest. He married Marilyn Keil on February 14, 1953 in Milwaukee. She survives.
Mr. Majest retired from Johnson Controls in Milwaukee after 42 years and has been a summer resident of Hollister for the past 40 years.
He enjoyed wood working, hunting and antique cars. He had a very outgoing personality and loved to visit with people.
In addition to his wife survivors include a son, William (Kay) Majest of Hollister; 2 daughters, Sandra (Gary Talbert) Majest of Kenosha and Judith (Mark) Haas of Waleska, GA; 3 granddaughters, Jan (Kevin) Birmingham, Rebecca (William) Potterton and Trisha (Tim) Welchman; five great-grandchildren, Victoria, Jacob and Emily Wells and Bailey and Tim Welchman; a sister, June Vey of Milwaukee; and a brother-in-law, Don Gernetzki of Eagle River.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Gernetzki.
A funeral service will be held on Friday August 12, at 8 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Reverend Steven Vaudt officiating. Entombment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield. Visitation will be Friday from 4 - 8 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heart Association.
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My deepest sympathy to Marilyn and the family of Bill Majest. I'm thankful for having the opportunity to meet him.
I'd be an ex-niece-in-law, if there is such a thing! I will always remember how sweet, sincere and caring Uncle Bill was. He always had time to talk and to listen with all his heart. I'm thankful I was able to visit with him (& family) a year ago.
Mr. Majest was like a second dad to me growing up. I always had a wonderful time up north with him and at his home. It is a great loss to all that knew him.
Thoughts and Prayers to all of you during this time of loss.
thanks for all the fun times we had driving us around deer hunting. ed kroll,mark berezinski,and phil bohocuk.
I am Bill's neighbor in Waleska, GA. I will miss Bill and our great times of conversation. When we pulled into our driveway, Bill would often come over and talk to us to let us know what was going on and to inquire about our well being. He also had great advice for my wife and children. Lastly, he was a great neighbor who offered to help anyway he could. Many times he would cut our grass without asking just to help out. We will miss Bill. Our prayers are with Marilyn and the family during this time.
Tommy Lyle - Waleska, GA
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