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A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021, 5:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 3:00pm until the time of the service. Bill will be laid to rest at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.
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William “Bill” Elwood, 96, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 11, 2021.
He was a proud Navy veteran, having served 22 years including tours of duty during World War II and the Korean War. He was stationed aboard the USS Missouri during the Korean War and later became a lifetime member of the USS Missouri Association. After retiring from the Navy in 1965, Bill worked at Allen-Bradley for 16 years. In recognition of his two decades of military service, Bill was thrilled to take part in the Honor Flight program in 2010. It was one of the highlights of his life to be flown back to Washington DC, to visit the memorials dedicated to veterans of the wars in which he proudly served. Bill was an avid card player who especially loved playing Bridge and Sheepshead. He also enjoyed writing poetry and solving puzzles.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Shirley; children, Bonnie, Sally, Dean, Wayne; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and brothers, Stuart and Fred.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021, 5:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 3:00pm until the time of the service. Bill will be laid to rest at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.
Anonymous says
Aunt Shirley, Bonnie, Sally, Dean and Wayne. I just wanted to say how sorry I’m for your loss and praying 🙏 for all of you. Knowing you Uncle Bill is in heaven with God watching over your family brings me great peace. Love you your niece Gayle Fred’s daughter ❤
Colleen McCray says
Aunt Shirley, Bonnie, Sally, Dean and Wayne,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. Cherish all of your wonderful memories and a salute to Uncle Bill for a life well lived!
Sending hugs and my love,
Colleen McCray (Marilyn’s daughter)
Gail Donna Bartz Levin says
I will remember how Uncle Bill seemed to always be smiling. Remembering how he and my dad used to banter with each other makes me smile. So glad he enjoyed a long life with Aunt Shirley and family.
Dan and Sue Branski says
First met Bill at the airport about 5:30 am on the day of his honor flight . The start of a wonderful day , it was my honor to be his guardian . He told me some of his experiences and talked about his wonderful wife and family . He was a hit with the honor flight people , one of the only vets to be seated in the first class sky dome lounge , then was interviewed when we retuned and made it on the news . Instant celeb . My wife and I met Shirley that night and have stayed in touch , meeting for lunch and talking on the phone since then . Our condolences to Shirley and the Elwood family . We will all miss him , In sympathy , Dan & Sue
Laura says
Rest in Heaven, Bill.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Mary Mertens says
Sorry we have not kept in touch. Love and prayers from the Bruders family.