William Diebold

William Diebold

October 08, 1935 - November 19, 2018

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William F. “Bill” Diebold, 83, of Platteville, died on Monday, November 19, 2018. Private family services will be held at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Where military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Memorials may be made to the William F. Diebold Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Bill was born on October 8, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin, son of Sylvester and Blanche (Tice) Diebold. He was married to LaVonne Hurley in August of 1961. He was united in marriage to Sharlene Rudolph on October 8, 1983 in Madison. He graduated from Madison West High School and served in the United States Army. Bill was a police officer in Blooming Grove, Wisconsin, and for 34 years for the city of Monona, retiring in 1992 as Lieutenant. After retiring, Bill taught criminal law classes at MATC for several years. In June of 1993 Bill and Sharlene moved to Platteville. After moving to Platteville he worked as a bailiff for the Grant County Sheriff's Department. He enjoyed shooting his firearms and antiquing.

He is survived by his wife, Sharlene; three children, Jeffrey (Deb Carns) Diebold, Stephanie Housner, and James Diebold; three grandchildren, Michael (Paula) Housner, Samantha Housner, and Jessica Diebold; one great-granddaughter, Katarina; nieces and nephew, Mary, Robert and Ann Mayville. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary Mayville.

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Gail Elliott
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I have worked at Monona as a dispatcher for the past 30 years and although I did not work directly with Bill because I worked nights, I will always remember him fondly. Condolences to Bill’s family.
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Carolyn Schuldt
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With deepest sympathy and prayers to PHS friend Shar in her loss...I had met Bill through Whig Church and loved the country school house they lived in with their feline companions....I know Bill had health issues and hope he has peace now... I can't come to visitation as I need to return to Peoria prior to Sunday's storm but will be thinking of her and children during this time of grief. Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt PHS1960 Concert/marching band with Shar (clarinet/cornet respectively)
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Russell Kind
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My late father, Walter Kind, was a Village of Monona Chief of Police in the mid-1960's. Bill was a young detective there at that time. As a youngster, I recall on many occasions my father praising Bill's ability, knowledge and devotion to police work. Bill made Monona a better place to live. Our sympathies go out to Bill's family.
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keith kvalheim
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Sorry to hear that Bill has passed away I worked with him at Monona Police for 19 years as a speacial officer and Didpatcher always enjoyed going shooting with him. He was a good marksman and taught me and others gun safty and good shooting skills Keith Kvalheim 915 Truman rd Stoghton wi 53598
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Stanley C. Klein
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Bill had the Monona beat and I the blooing grove beat on a below zero night, many years ago. Coming north on Monona Drive, I saw a cat that was dead and frozen on my side the line. I opened the squad door and kicked it to the Monona side. Then called Bill to my find , when he called back. That was impossible as he had kicked it to my side. He was always a good partner. May he rest in peice.
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Jayne M Risberg
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The Engelberger Family sends their condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shar and her family. My dad, Bob, worked with Bill for many years on the MPD and he was a good friend to my parents. Thinking of you.

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