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William “Bill” Sleger

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William “Bill” Sleger

Birth
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
9 Aug 1998 (aged 99)
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
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Source: Descendants of Stephen Reindl

William "Bill" Sleger, age 99, formerly of 1632 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, and now of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, August 9, 1998 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, 1998, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, with Rev. Mathew Simonar officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Bill was born June 28, 1899, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Matthew and Barbara Feit Sleger. He grew up and was educated in the town of Franklin, and married Antonia Zeman on October 26, 1926 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in the town of Franklin until 1952 when they moved to Manitwoc. Antonia preceded him in death July 13, 1982. Bill was employed at Burger Boat Company as a carpenter for many years until his retirement. Bill was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. In earlier years, Bill played with the Evening Star Brass Band and later formed the Bill Sleger Trio. After his retirement he enjoyed wood carving, oil painting and dancing. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy M. and Paul J. Foreyt, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to his wife, Bill is preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Service, Manitowoc, is serving the family. (Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1998, p. 2)
Source: Descendants of Stephen Reindl

William "Bill" Sleger, age 99, formerly of 1632 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, and now of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday, August 9, 1998 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, 1998, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, with Rev. Mathew Simonar officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Bill was born June 28, 1899, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Matthew and Barbara Feit Sleger. He grew up and was educated in the town of Franklin, and married Antonia Zeman on October 26, 1926 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in the town of Franklin until 1952 when they moved to Manitwoc. Antonia preceded him in death July 13, 1982. Bill was employed at Burger Boat Company as a carpenter for many years until his retirement. Bill was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. In earlier years, Bill played with the Evening Star Brass Band and later formed the Bill Sleger Trio. After his retirement he enjoyed wood carving, oil painting and dancing. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy M. and Paul J. Foreyt, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to his wife, Bill is preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Service, Manitowoc, is serving the family. (Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1998, p. 2)


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  • Created by: Donald Reindl
  • Added: Dec 2, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81410454/william-sleger: accessed ), memorial page for William “Bill” Sleger (28 Jun 1899–9 Aug 1998), Find a Grave Memorial ID 81410454, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Donald Reindl (contributor 47218224).