William G Thurston, "Stub" of Antigo, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Bohlman Manor in Birnamwood. He was 75 years old. He was born on September 8, 1936 in Glidden, a son of Joseph and Gertrude (Taylor) Thurston.

He graduated from Glidden High School then served in the United States Army at a paratrooper from 1954 to 1957. After service he worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local #647 out of Ramsey, Minn. He worked throughout the country for the boilermakers union as a welder for 30 years. He has been a resident of the Antigo area since 1967.

Mr. Thurston was a lifetime member of the Sparks-Doernenburg American Legion Post #3, Antigo, and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed fishing and trap shooting.

Survivors include a sister Mary Elleson, Antigo.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother George Thurston in infancy and a brother-in-law, Ralph Elleson.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery where the Antigo veterans will conduct military rites. Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to All Saints Catholic School 419 Sixth Ave. Antigo, WI 54409.

Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

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