William Horstmann

William A. Horstmann, Jr., 76, of Oakland Township, WI passed away on March 17, 2011 at his home. William was born on February 10, 1935 to William and Elsie (Feld) Horstmann, Sr., in East St. Louis, Illinois. William grew up in Chicago and enjoyed many games at Wrigley Field. After graduating from high school he attended Valparaiso University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two years in Germany. He married Loretta and together they raised three sons in Elk Grove Village, IL. Loretta passed away in 1984 and then William moved to Webster, WI. He owned and operated the Webster Motel for many years. He met Shirley and they were married on October 16, 1993 in Webster. William enjoyed the luxuries in life, outdoors, golf, bowling, his wife’s gardening and retirement. William was preceded in death by his parents and 1st wife, Loretta. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; sons, David (Heidi) Horstmann, Daniel (Julie) Horstmann and Jonathan Horstmann; grandchildren, Eric, Anastasia, Daniel Jordan and Jennie Emily- Claire; stepchildren, Jeffrey (Joan), Kevin (Linda) and Lori (Leonard); sister, Marlene Frenske and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10:00 - 11:00 am) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Interment will follow at Lutheran Chelmo Cemetery.