William (Bill) H. Tesch, age 74, of Webster died April 7, 2010 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born on February 2, 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Hugo and Etta Tesch. Bill was employed for 41 years at Burlington Northern. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #244. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son William Howard, Jr., his brothers Gerald, Frank, Kenneth, and Donald; and his former wife, Sandra. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Rita; his children Susan (Curt), Robert (Lisa), Scott, and William; his stepdaughters Debbie (Scott), Dawn (Mike); 4 grandchildren Richard, Christine, Alyssa and Madyson; sisters Joyce, Loretta, and Mickey; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM (visitation 10-12) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.