William "Bill" A.

Ubrig

William "Bill" Ubrig, beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa, Uncle, and Friend, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, formerly of Chicago, Illinois. Born on March 16, 1944, in Chicago, he was the son of the late Lena and Willy Ubrig.

Bill was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jacqueline Ann Ubrig, with whom he shared more than 60 years of marriage. Their love story began in Chicago in November 1963, when they met through friends. They married on November 14, 1964, and together built a life centered around family, raising four children and creating a lifetime of memories.

Bill spent much of his working life down on the Market in Chicago, working for Simko, a meatpacking house, until his retirement at age 60. He was proud of his Chicago roots and the friendships and memories that came along the way.

Family was at the heart of Bill's life. He treasured his children and grandchildren, and what made him especially special was the personal relationship he shared with each of his grandchildren. He made each of them feel special and loved in their own way, creating a bond that was uniquely theirs. To his grandchildren, he was simply Grandpa, a title he held close and one that will forever be remembered with love.

One of Bill's favorite traditions was his annual September fishing trip to Spooner, Wisconsin, with his sons, grandsons and friends. These trips were about much more than fishing. They were treasured opportunities to spend time together, share stories and enjoy the outdoors. The memories made on those trips will be cherished and shared for generations.

Bill enjoyed many hobbies and pastimes including fishing, boating, and camping. He loved life and enjoyed the outdoors. Those who knew him well, knew he enjoyed the occasional Budweiser, and shooting the shit with others while bonding over shared interests. He looked forward to his monthly poker nights with the guys. He shared his time, heart and knowledge with all those close to him, and welcomed everyone to his table where he enjoyed sharing his delicious home cooked meals, especially his Chicken Goulash.

Bill also maintained lifelong friendships, including those with his cousin Ronnie and a special group of friends he grew up with in Chicago. They affectionately called themselves "The Hoodlums." Many of those dear friends preceded him in death, but the friendships and memories they shared remained an important part of his life.

Bill is survived and loved by his children, Denise (Manny Zelaya) Ubrig, Karen (Marcos) Castellanos, William "Billy" (Holly) Ubrig, and Richard (Kay) Ubrig; grandchildren, Stephanie, Jeffrey, and Nicholas Battles, Matthew, Daniel, and Andrew Castellanos, and Cailey and Connor Ubrig; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Lily, Asher, Tavy, and Ollie; his cousin Ronnie; and many other friends, nieces and nephews, including JoAnn, whom he shared a special bond with.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Jacqueline Ann Ubrig; his beloved parents, Lena and Willy Ubrig; his beloved sister, Helen Perkins; many beloved friends; and many canine companions including Maggie, Nicky, and Cody.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the medical staff and caregivers at Aurora Hospital who compassionately supported Bill and his family during his final days.

The Ubrig family plans to hold a celebration of life in the near future. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory of Twin Lakes, WI, is honored to serve the Ubrig family.

Though Bill is no longer with us, his love for his family, the memories he created, and the special relationships he nurtured will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.