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William "Bill" C. Podella
December 5, 1932 ~ April 24, 2016 (age 83) 83 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Ron and Cindy Kujak
May 5, 2016 11:57 AM
We are very sorry to learn of Bill's death. We'll remember his smile and kind words at Mass when we attended St. Alphonsus Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Message from Ellen Osterhart
May 4, 2016 3:03 PM
My sister Liz and I remember our father speaking so highly of Bill and his work. Our sympathy for your loss.
Ellen Bierdz Osterhart
Ellen Bierdz Osterhart
Message from Jill Nowdomski/Joel LaMeer & family
May 1, 2016 1:52 PM
So sorry for your loss, many blessings to the family.
Message from Chuck and Pat Gohs
April 28, 2016 4:02 PM
Deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved husband, father and grandfather Bill. I (Chuck) have fond memories of our times together in the Twin Lakes area. My best memories involve times together in Oxford and Lawrence Lake. R.I. P. ( We will be making a gift to the Twin Lakes Food Pantry upon our return from Oxford.)
A candle was lit by Jeff and Connie Oberhofer
on April 28, 2016 3:18 AM
Message from Johan Ihlen
April 27, 2016 7:57 PM
All my memories of Bill are fond ones. Met him probably 30 yrs ago when I was looking for a good subcontractor....the tradition still goes on. Sorry Mike for the loss of your dad. You will get to see him again. No rush. He will be waiting....
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 27, 2016
Will always be remembered the Puckaway Duck Club.
Message from Dennis and Cindy Frost
April 27, 2016 11:10 AM
I first met Bill sometime around 1979 when we bought our cottage in Princeton, WI. We duck hunted on Lake Puckaway that fall but my brother Bill had been hunting this lake for several years already.
Dad liked a spot that was on the east tip of the long island that some call the dredge bank. It is in the southeast corner of the lake. There was a duck blind on that point and we would hunt in it from time to time if it was empty. My brother knew the owner of the blind. It was Bill Podella. We eventually met Bill Podella and started hunting with him a lot. We all became friends and the rest is all history now.
Bill Podella ended up being one of the best friends to the Frost family. We invited Bill to stay with us every fall after 1979. Bill knew the area some times better than we did and he would tell us stories that were some of the best I have ever heard.
After the hunting season, we would all go about our ways and periodically there might be a phone call or a short visit with Bill somewhere. But, there was nothing like that first weekend of the hunting season to be there when Bill arrived. He was happy to see us and we were happy to see him. It was a reunion every year that became one of my favorite times to look forward to. It was not the hunting that we looked forward to, it was the special camaraderie that only special people have.
We continued to improve on our cottage and Bill was right in there giving a hand in whatever he could do. What a great friend and what a knowledgeable individual.
There was something very special being able to be around a man like Bill. I know I was very moved by some of the things we talked about. My life was certainly influenced in many ways by being around Bill and watching how he treated situations and relationships with other people. He would be a case study in being a good person.
But, it is time to say goodbye to Bill now. How can we say goodbye to such an admirable person. It is tough for all of us, I can only imagine the loss the family will have.
Goodbye to a great hunting buddy and personal friend. That first day of hunting every fall from now on will have a big void but don’t worry friend, you will be remembered. We will be sharing our stories about you for years to come.
I hope heaven is just like those fond fall weekends.
Goodbye BB, say hello to the others we loved so much to be with that are waiting for you to join them.
Dennis Frost
Dad liked a spot that was on the east tip of the long island that some call the dredge bank. It is in the southeast corner of the lake. There was a duck blind on that point and we would hunt in it from time to time if it was empty. My brother knew the owner of the blind. It was Bill Podella. We eventually met Bill Podella and started hunting with him a lot. We all became friends and the rest is all history now.
Bill Podella ended up being one of the best friends to the Frost family. We invited Bill to stay with us every fall after 1979. Bill knew the area some times better than we did and he would tell us stories that were some of the best I have ever heard.
After the hunting season, we would all go about our ways and periodically there might be a phone call or a short visit with Bill somewhere. But, there was nothing like that first weekend of the hunting season to be there when Bill arrived. He was happy to see us and we were happy to see him. It was a reunion every year that became one of my favorite times to look forward to. It was not the hunting that we looked forward to, it was the special camaraderie that only special people have.
We continued to improve on our cottage and Bill was right in there giving a hand in whatever he could do. What a great friend and what a knowledgeable individual.
There was something very special being able to be around a man like Bill. I know I was very moved by some of the things we talked about. My life was certainly influenced in many ways by being around Bill and watching how he treated situations and relationships with other people. He would be a case study in being a good person.
But, it is time to say goodbye to Bill now. How can we say goodbye to such an admirable person. It is tough for all of us, I can only imagine the loss the family will have.
Goodbye to a great hunting buddy and personal friend. That first day of hunting every fall from now on will have a big void but don’t worry friend, you will be remembered. We will be sharing our stories about you for years to come.
I hope heaven is just like those fond fall weekends.
Goodbye BB, say hello to the others we loved so much to be with that are waiting for you to join them.
Dennis Frost
Message from Greg and Sheila Oberhofer
April 27, 2016 10:27 AM
We are so sorry for your loss. May God's peace and comfort be with you and may you smile when you think of him. Trust he is happy in his forever home.
Message from Mike and Anne Giles
April 27, 2016 8:52 AM
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Mary and Jim, and the entire family.
Message from Jan Brooks
April 27, 2016 8:45 AM
Bill was a very special, fun person. I always enjoyed his visits so much. Jan
A candle was lit by Jan Brooks
on April 27, 2016 8:42 AM
Message from Dane & Donna Lulling
April 27, 2016 8:11 AM
Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you celebrate Bill's life and mourn your loss.
A candle was lit by Greg & Sheila Oberhofer
on April 27, 2016 6:50 AM
Message from Randy and Jessie Lund and family
April 26, 2016 10:10 PM
To Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Randy, Jessie , Christina, Jennifer, Amanda and Matthew Lund
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Randy, Jessie , Christina, Jennifer, Amanda and Matthew Lund
Message from Mike and Beth Mitchell
April 26, 2016 9:51 PM
Thinking and praying for you all. So sorry to hear of the death of your father Mary.
A candle was lit by Mike, Christine, Corbin, Conner, Taylor and Jordan Moon
on April 26, 2016 7:37 PM
Message from Cindy Schroeder
April 26, 2016 6:43 PM
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family.
Message from Sandy Meinke Collins
April 26, 2016 6:12 PM
I used to babysit for Mary, Lori and Michael in BelAir subdivision -- about 50 years ago. Such a nice family! So sorry for your loss. I have good memories of Mr. Podella and his beautiful family. Sandy Meinke Collins
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 26, 2016
May God surround you and your family with peace and love during this time. Our deepest condolences. Maurice and Anita Thomas, Brian and Teresa Mortensen
An AZALEA PLANT was sent on April 26, 2016
To all of the Podella Family we send our prayers and hugs. Love the Foxx's
Message from Calvin and Kelly Von Heeder
April 26, 2016 12:00 PM
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts.
Message from Mayberry (Hofner) family
April 26, 2016 11:50 AM
We are so sorry! Bill was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you!
Melissa, Matt, Hayley, destiny and Matthew
Melissa, Matt, Hayley, destiny and Matthew
Message from Bill & Carol Damron
April 26, 2016 11:48 AM
Bill & I are deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Bill. He will be missed but we know that he will never be forgotten. He was one fine Man! Our love goes out to all of his family.
A candle was lit by Erica Tindall
on April 26, 2016 4:40 AM
A candle was lit by Tony and Chris Forgianni
on April 25, 2016 8:25 PM
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