William (Bill) Wartgow Jr., age 88, of Park Falls, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018, with his loving wife, Nettie, and family by his side after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Nettie, their 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and two baby girls arriving in January and April of 2019. Also surviving are his siblings Carol (Myles) Bruch, Don (Arlene) Wartgow, Nancy (Clem) Dippel, Roger (Jean) Wartgow, sisters-in-law Avis McKuen and Ginger Behreandt, brother-in-law Mickey (Mary) Hilgart, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

A Celebration of Life service for family and friends will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, at Peace Lutheran Church in Park Falls.  Honoring their 67 years of marriage, it is the wishes of both Bill and Nettie that a private joint internment at Nola Cemetery will take place WHEN Nettie joins her beloved partner, Bill, in heaven.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Peace Lutheran Church.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Park Manor, Flambeau Home Health and Hospice, and Supportive Home Services for the excellent care and compassion shown to Bill during his final weeks.