William Joseph Patzner

William Joseph Patzner

William Patzner  passed away on May 30, 2026. He was born in the town of Arcadia, WI to Edward Patzner, Sr. and Bernadine (Mimetz) Patzner. He graduated from Arcadia High School, served in the United States Army and moved to Milwaukee, WI to work and raise his family.

Bill is survived by his three children, Kall (Roxanne), Rochelle (Dave), and Lorinda (Mark); grandchildren, McKenna, Zenon, Gideon, Magdalen, Veronica, Addison, and Julian; sisters, Dianne, Marilyn & Barbara; brothers, Rodney & Thomas.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Virginia & LaDonna; and brothers, Edward, Jr. & John: ex-wife, Sharon and partner, Judy.  

He enjoyed bantering, sharing stories about his early life growing up on a farm, woodworking, welding and was a Milwaukee/Green Bay Packer and  Brewer season ticket owner. 

Visitation will be held for Bill on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:30am until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am, all at Blessed Savior Catholic Church, 8545 West Villard Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he worked after retirement until he was 80. 

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