Bill E. Bartz

WINONAWilliam "Bill" Bartz, 64 of Winona, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.Bill was born July 25, 1951 to Harold "Sam" and Dorothy J. (Tebay Burkhalter) Bartz in La Crosse. He married Debra Kuhlmann on September 9, 1972. Together, they raised two daughters, Crystal and Kimberly, and were later divorced. On January 21, 1999, Bill married Maryann Huff in Longmont, CO. He worked for W. W. Reynolds in Colorado for over 20 years. Some of his favorite activities included cooking for everyone and playing with his beloved grandchildren and dogs. Bill was known for enjoying an "occasional" beer with friends! He will be greatly missed by his entire family.Bill is survived by his wife, Maryann; daughters, Crystal Bartz and Kimberly Ward; grandchildren, Brandon, Trenton, Jordan Rihley, Temperance, Corey, Jayde, and Darius; step-children, Linda (Duane) Franzwa, Barb (Brian) Steege, Greg (Shelli) Huff, Sheryl (Paul) Blood, and Jeff Huff; step-grandchildren, Katie, Kimberly (Ryan), Dustin (Kaylene), John (Kate), Jenna, Trevor (Taylor), Ryan (Lisa), Drake (Lindsey), Emily, Brandon (Jessica), Quinn, Kendra, Daniel, Hunter, and Chelsie; step-great-grandchildren, Autumn, Toby, Tori, Colten, Enzo, Otto, Brooklyn, Houston, and Skyler; sister, Judy (William) Timm; uncle, Walter "Peck" (Lilah) Bartz; nieces, Penny (David) Timm Milene and Tracy Timm; nephew, Thomas Timm; great-nephew, Logan Timm; and great-grand-niece, Tyler Spies.A visitation for Bill will be held from 10:00 am-Noon, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview.
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