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With love The Barrett Family planted 3 trees in memory of William Desmond
Friday, February 19, 2021
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Kelly Ferris lit a candle
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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So sad to here of Bills passing, he has been on my mind and asked a friend and found out he passed. I worked with Bill at multiple companies and have such great memories. Rest In Peace Bill.com. I know you are missed by many.
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Robert (Bob) Leali lit a candle
Monday, March 1, 2021
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I am Robert LEALI / bill And Tim Desmond were my childhood friends in Woodstock illinois / peace Love and light to the family and friends of Bill !
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Jim Patterson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 18, 2021
To Bill Desmond's Family,
Just heard of Bill's passing. I hadn't seen him since our twenties. Knew him since kindergarten and attebded school with him through Marian Central. A favorite memory was Bill and I traveling in his Alfa Romero to Florida to pick up his Brother Tim at the University of Tampa to bring him home for Christmas break. Of course it took a whole week after arriving in Tampa before the three of us piled into that 2 seater Alfa for the trip back to Woodstock. I don't remember it being uncomfortable at all. A classic road trip
May you rest in peace Bill. Save a spot for the rest of us.
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Mathieu purchased flowers
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Dear Maggie, Kris, Willie, and Sam, We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Many many warms hugs from France,
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Carol Stricklin posted a condolence
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Dear Kris and Desmond Family,
Glenn and I want to send our best wishes to all of you. We're so sorry to hear about Bill's passing.
Carol and Glenn Stricklin
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Mary Lovoi purchased flowers
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Mary Orso posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
A call from an old high school friend sent news of Bill's recent passing. Bill and I were in many classes together at Marian Central and he worked with me on the Senior yearbook doing his fine hand block lettering and illustrations including the Porky the Pig "That's all folks!" cartoon at the end of the book. We also worked on many signs, and posters for the many events that livened up the hallways and were in art/photo classes together. Bill was multi talented and had a fantastic quiet but witty sense of humor. At the time he was into sports cars and loved to cruise in his little car (an MG or an Alpha Romeo?) on the country roads near Woodstock. We listened to The Band, Grateful Dead, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and friends (Doc Watson etc.) and the like. We had some fun climbing on the old antique locomotives and parlor cars in the early days of the nearby Railway museum and we would take photos at the site when it was merely a bunch of railroad cars scattered about in an open farm field. Bill had a great mind and a kind and gentle spirit. I feel lucky to have spent some quality time with such a fine person as Bill. I am deeply saddened for the Desmond family and friends for the loss of Bill. He will be truly missed. Mary Orso
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Dave Lipinski posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
I worked with Bill at Oracle. He was a wonderful person to spend time with. We will miss him.
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Mary Priscilla Lovoi posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Dear Desmond Family, Bill was the "best" professionally and personally. He was always interested and others, kind and thoughtful. Most of all Bill's family was his pride and joy God Bless
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Allen & Karen Jung posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Our hearts are greatly saddened to hear about Bill's passing. Bill was always looking to learn something new and was extremely kind & considerate of others. From high school, to Milwaukee, to spending time together in Waukesha with our growing families our paths often crossed. We are grateful for the many happy memories we have from knowing Bill. Sending our deeply felt condolences to Kris and all of the family~~Allen & Karen Jung
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John McAndrews posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Dear Desmond families,
To be lucky enough to have known Bill in my youth was enough. BUT, To know Bill as a treasured friend for most of my life was a gift.
If you wanted a friend that possessed the qualities of high level thinking and rationalization, humorous conversation to the point of having to pull off the road while driving because you were laughing too hard, someone to hang with and listen to Record collections and just have a relaxing beer, play golf with numerous weekends , go on road trips during severe snow storms, go to Disney with your first time, learn the finer points of why Wisconsin Fish Frys were much better than any other states Fish Frys, learn how to make a Brandy Old Fashioned ( the old fashioned way), learning how to be patient from a man that had all the patience in the world, learn how to take photos from angles and of things that I never would have thought worthwhile but were artistic and could be characterized as simple but brilliant, to discuss why baseball teams mattered but didn’t if you were for the WhiteSox ( ok. That one was a slight disagreement) , and now to know what DEEP sadness is because he will be sorrowfully missed.
I send my prayers to his family who have been generous and kind to me since I have met them.
May Bill Rest In Peace.
John McAndrews
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The Hoeflichs posted a condolence
Thursday, February 11, 2021
I worked with Bill over the last couple of years and he has become a great friend and co-worker. I loved his personality, his love for family, and always being helpful to me. To Bill's family - I know that it is rough for him to go so suddenly and so young, but your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers! The Hoeflichs
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The Hoeflichs planted a tree in memory of William Desmond
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Bill was a great human being, friend, and co-worker! He will be missed! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Mike Peters posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
We were saddened upon hearing of Bill's passing. We have many fond memories of our years in the neighborhood and our time shared with Bill and Kris. Bill will be remembered for his gentle demeanor and broad knowledge. Our condolences to Kris, Willie, Maggie, and Sam. Mike and Evelyn Peters
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Rich Rosing posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
I was saddened to learn of Bill’s passing. I became friends with Bill at Marian. He was a gentle person with a kind heart. I loved his strange sense of humor that fit in well with our group. I will always remember for spirit week one year he was one the main artists that drew the huge mouth off the album, Court of the Crimson King. Going down the hall we would all walk through it. He had so many talents. My thoughts go out him and the family. He will be missed.
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Mike Richelsen posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
I have worked with Bill the last 15 years. He was one of the first people I met at Oracle. I was in awe of his ability as well as his generous spirit and patience as he helped me become part of the Oracle team. But I will remember Bill mostly as the kind, bright, fair and generous friend. He will be in my prayers this Lenten season.
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Tom McAndrews posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
I am deeply saddened of the loss of this extraordinary person. My heartfelt condolences to his family. I am very sorry for your loss. We will all miss the presence of this kind gentleman.
As to how I knew Bill. Our paths first crossed at Marian Central high school and we became close friends. We soon learned that our uncles had also been close friends in an earlier time. We had many fun experiences together through our early 20's that I will cherish. I moved to Seattle, raised a family and didn't stay in touch with him that much after those days. I did have the privilege of speaking to him last fall.
One of the things that I'll relate about Bill was his great sense of humor. He was a voracious reader, including comics and he had excellent reading taste. The classic cult comic "The Fan Man" by William Kotzwinkle comes to mind. I'll never forget him laughing uproariously as he read a few passages from that book to me. He was also a great music fan and a fellow Grateful Dead aficionado. We attended many shows together.
I don't know a single person who got to know him that didn't love him. I'll miss him.
Vaya con dios, friend.
Tom McAndrews
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Jessica Clark posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Hugs of support and prayers for peace with your memories to comfort you. Bill will be missed in the neighborhood. Jessica and Dave Clark
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J. Mulrooney posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Very sorry to hear this. Bill was a great mentor and friend. Godspeed, Bill.
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Gordon Thompson posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
I was a co-worker with Bill at Oracle for almost 15 years. Bill will always be remembered as a great human being and committed colleague that was always willing to help anyone no matter how small the ask. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
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Bill & Barbara Farrar posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Great memories of Bill when we lived near one another. A wonderful father who spent time playing with his kids! Soft spoken but when he spoke, his comments were great! I always enjoyed our conversations. Our condolences to Kris, Willie, Maggie & Sam. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Bill & Barbara Farrar
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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