William Bartels

William Bartels

January 19, 1958 - March 20, 2024

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William D. “Bill” Bartels, 66, of Platteville, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20th, 2024. Bill was born on January 19, 1958 in Platteville, Wisconsin, son of Lawrence “Larry” and Corinne (Senogles) Bartels. Bill was united in marriage to Kathie Riechers on March 31, 2012 at their house in Platteville. 

He attended Platteville High School where he lettered as a multi-sport athlete. After high school he received his master's of plumbing from SWTC. Bill enjoyed fishing, where he participated in walleye tournaments, singing, playing guitar, tending to his flowers and gardening, playing cards at the barge. He was an avid Wisconsin team sports fan of the Badgers, Packers, Brewers, and Bucks. Bill had a great sense of humor, which his family and friends are truly going to miss. 

He is survived by his wife Kathie, his children, Crystal D'Orazio (Brad), Danielle, Adam (Carrie), stepson, John Flood; three grandchildren Annalice, Brayden, and Brielle. He is also survived by his step-mother Shari Hoefer and siblings Chris Bartels, Kelly Konruff (Mike) and Kathy Bartels (Jeff Johnson). He was preceded in death by his father, Larry and mother, Corinne, and stepson, Dusti Wunderlin.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at the VFW, Platteville. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville is serving the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com. 

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Greg Kern
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Myself and five others that was, including Bill. We’re going to a plumbing convention. It was in Milwaukee so we had to go through Madison. Bill said he was staying in Madison the night before and we asked him where to pick him up. All Bill said was you’ll see me. Right before we got to Madison there he was on the side of the road and lawn chair drinking a beer. He was such a fun person to be around. I worked with them for eight years and went to school with him for Four years. They say a friend is not the one that you spend the most time with, but the one you had the best time with that was my friend.
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Dan and Michelle Lange
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In Loving Memory of William "Bill" D. Bartels, With deepest sympathies. A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of William "Bill" D. Bartels courtesy of Dan and Michelle Lange.
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michele bartels
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my deepest sympathy to my children, grand children, his wife & step family & friends & siblings. Bill had a great sense of humor, talent in sports & music & a good heart. his dad was so proud of him getting his master plumber license & the love of fishing that they shared for years....I was praying for ya buddy!! Hope there is a great card game going in heaven & tell my dad, your folks & grandma Dorothy hi....love ya!!
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Dagny (Nuland) Aiken
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So sorry for your loss. I remember Bill as a really super guy from my high school years. May your memories keep him alive in your hearts. Deepest sympathies.
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GARY HENRY
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Bill was a good man and a lot of fun back in the day. May he rest in pease.
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Miranda and Brandon Dorazio
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In Loving Memory of William "Bill" D. Bartels, A Sympathy Gift of Group of 10 Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of William "Bill" D. Bartels courtesy of Miranda and Brandon Dorazio.

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