William Featherston

William Featherston

October 30, 1962 - April 17, 2025

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William “Bill” R. Featherston, 62, of Platteville formerly of Barnum, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, of natural causes.  A Celebration of Life will be from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, with a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM.  Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate.  There will be a gathering at the Back Bar next to Uno's Pizzaria, 175 W Business Hwy 151, Platteville, following the Celebration of Life. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Bill was born on October 30, 1962, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Robert and Doretta (Jenkins) Featherston.  Bill grew up in Barnum and graduated from North Crawford High School, class of 1980.  He started Q & T Machining in Platteville in 1999 and moved the business to Belmont in 2007.  Bill was always active in recreational softball and basketball leagues; he especially enjoyed the outdoors on his land in Crawford County hunting morels and deer.  He cherished that land and what it offered to him and his family.  He was an avid sports fan, especially the Badgers, Packers, and Brewers.  Bill greatest love was his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his three children, Will (Kevin) Featherston-Crowe, Chas (Jessica) Featherston and Chelsea (Aaron) Fishnick; his mother, Doretta Featherston; grandchildren, Aaleigha, Aariana, Aaxton, William “Liam”, Alexander “Alex"), Abby and one on the way Ian; siblings, Robert (Nancy) Featherston, Patrick (Deb) Featherston, Jeffery (Sue) Featherston, Deborah Jones, John (Deb) Featherston, Sandra (Dale Vang) Featherston, Deanna (Ted) Steines, Daniel (Margaret) Featherston, and Alan (Su Lin) Featherston; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.

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michele bartels
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my deepest sympathy to the family, he was a great guy! hugs!
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Theresa & Larry Crowe
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Will, Kevin, Abby and to all of the Featherston Family, we were so sorry to hear about your dad passing away. Please accept our sincere condolences and you will be remembered in our masses this weekend. We have asked Father O,Brien to say a mass for your dad. When I know the date I will let you know.
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Diana Blindert
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Sending healing prayers and comfort during this difficult time.
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Jesse Brown
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I learned a lot from Bill in my formative years - his son Chas is one of my closest lifelong friends.. like family to me. Bill was a shining example of living in the present and making the most of every moment. Truest condolences to all who knew and loved Bill. Recalling fond times and lessons learned from Bill, I was reminded of what Seneca said, “Life is long if you know how to use it”. Still too short when there were still so many good times to be had, but I hope it comforts those who loved him to know - to truly know - that Bill surely made a lasting impression on many that knew him well. Rest in peace now, old friend.
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Ron Knutson
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Condolences to the Featherston family.
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Linda
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I always enjoyed seeing Bill. He always made me laugh My very deepest sympathies.

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