William Warren “Bill” Flauger, 83, of Gresham, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at his home. Born in the Town of Red Springs on Oct. 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Ross) Flauger. After school, Bill enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country until his honorable discharge in November 1962. William was united in marriage to Glenda Gasser on July 11, 1959, at St. Frances Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. He worked at the Shawano-Gresham School District for many years, where he was superintendent of buildings and grounds. Bill’s family and friends enjoyed his jovial nature. He was a “do-it-yourself” kind of guy and enjoyed fishing, yardwork and traveling with his wife. Bill loved living on the Red River and enjoyed watching nature.
William is survived by his wife of 59 years, Glenda; their children, Tammie (Dave) Boe, of Mosinee, and Carolyn (Mark) Scholz, of Mosinee; six grandchildren, Erin (Andrew) Knotek, Michael (Brittani) Turpin, Korrina (Chad) Peper, Rachel (Matthew) Peters, Kurtis (Kelsey) Scholz and Luke (Jenna) Scholz; and 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He is further survived by his brothers and sister, Daniel (Cindy) Flauger, Jim (Norma) Flauger and Debbie (Bobby) Fiore; brothers-in-law, Jack (Ardeen) Gasser, Roland (JoAnne) Gasser and Dave Tushoski; sisters-in-law, Belva (Merle) Swanson, Lois (Jim) Sippel, Darla Gasser and Marian Gasser; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe Jr. in infancy and Ervin; his in-laws, Stanley (Delores) Gasser, Archie Gasser, Billy Gasser and Peggy Tushoski.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at noon on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham with the Rev. Lois Graper officiating. Inurnment will be in Zion Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.