William “Bill” Kindschy, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 26, 2015, doing what he loved, riding his bike. He was born in Galesville, WI on January 27, 1937, the son of the late Harry and Alice (nee: Stenberg) Kindschy.
Bill had been employed as a senior program analyst for S.C. Johnson and Son. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, J.M.B.A., and the Kiwanis Club of West Racine. He was avid Bridge player, and rode his bike 30 miles a day. Most of all, Bill was very generous with his time. He tutored students at Goodland School, served as a mentor to the middle school students in Racine Unified Schools, assisted at the Holy Communion Food Pantry, ushered at the Racine Theatre Guild, drove the Courtesy Van at WFH-All Saints, the Reality Check Days sponsored by Educators Credit Union for high school students, and the Second Grade Orientation Program at St. Luke’s Hospital. Bill was to be honored by his Kiwanis Club of West Racine, and receive the Hixson Fellowship Award at it’s annual Installation Banquet for his outstanding volunteerism and service to the club’s activities.
Surviving are his two daughters, Mary Kindschy, of Algonquin, IL and Sara (Tom) King, of Auburn, WA; 2 grandsons, Matthew (Alexis) Prado, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Andrew (Ginger) Prado, of Honolulu, Hawaii; great-grandson Weston Prado; sister, Monah Petersen, of Peoria, AZ, sister-in-law, Corrine Kindschy, of White Bear Township, MN, loving companion, Ellen C. Buscke and her sons, and the Jan De Groot family. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Douglas Kindschy, and close friend, Jan De Groot.
His funeral service will be held in Grace Lutheran Church, 3700 Washington Ave., on Thursday, October 1st, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Randal A. Poppe officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. The family has suggested memorials to, the Holy Communion Food Pantry, Grace Lutheran Church, or the Kiwanis Club of West Racine Scholarship Fund.
Melissa Jahnke says
Bill, we will never forget the day we came upon you on Foley Road, we tried everything we could to help you. You will forver be in our hearts, our children’s hearts. Knowing you passed doing what you loved most brings us some peace. Prayers for you and your loved ones. Rest in peace Bill. ~Hugs
Melissa Jahnke says
Bill, we will never forget the day we came upon you on Foley Road, we tried everything we could to help you. You will forver be in our hearts, our children’s hearts. Knowing you passed doing what you loved most brings us some peace. Prayers for you and your loved ones. Rest in peace Bill. ~Hugs
Victor Frasher says
Bill was a true steward of our community. Reality Check Day will not be the same without him.
Gerry Simon says
I met Bill cica 1985. I worked with him, ran with him and cycled with him.
A phone call or trip to his office was usually an hour event. First came the problem statement, then the options and finally general discussion. Whether discussing the more obscure points of SDSF or the wonders of MVS, Bill kept it interesting and was always ready to help people in any way possible. He loved to share his knowledge of MVS (and disdain for UNIX and PCs) as well as his opinion on just about any topic put on the table.
Bill invited me to one of my first road races where he ran a half marathon while others struggled through a 10K. When his knees told him it was time to stop running, he persisted as was his nature but he eventually accepted the reality and transferred his unbounded enthusiasm from running to cycling. Bill wasn’t one to be restrained by mileage limits usually observed by mere mortals. He was an overachiever whether on foot, bicycle or in pursuit of new knowledge.
Whenever I find myself on a lonely stretch of county road and see a distant cyclist approaching I�۪ll remember Bill. You ran a good race, Bill. And you ran it your way. Thanks for sharing your ride.