William "Bill" A. Thoemke, 98, was called to his eternal life Saturday, November 6, 2021. Bill was born in Racine on August 25, 1923, the son of the late Arthur W. and Rose A. (nee: Ruehl) Thoemke.

Bill served his country with the U.S. Navy. On September 18, 1948, in Epiphany Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Sally Ann Mahnke, who preceded him in death on August 19, 2010. In 1960 Bill joined Ace Stamping and Machine, and in 1993 he retired as its Vice President. Bill was a longtime and devoted member of  Water of Life Lutheran Church (formerly Epiphany Lutheran Church), where he served on the church council as President. He also served the church as an usher. Bill enjoyed playing and keeping score in the church dart ball league.

Surviving are their four daughters, Laureen (Robert Plum) Thoemke-Plum, of Madison, Joyce (Larry) Maresh, Barbara (Harry) Hanson, and Marcia (Jeffry) Demet, all of Racine; twelve grandchildren, Michael (Maggie Vickerman) Drew, Erin (Jordan) Drew-Smith, Kyle (Emily) Maresh, Jordan (Katherine Liu) Maresh, Colin Maresh, Jodi (David) Hanson, Jacob (Kirsten) Hanson, Scott (Jennifer) Hanson, Dana (Jeremy) Smith, Anthony Demet, David Demet, and Leah (Steven) Morris; twelve great grandchildren, Olivia, Nicholas, William, Eden, Westin, Sweden, Elin, Leonidas, James, Ethan, Eleanor, and one soon to arrive. Bill is further survived by his brother, Norman (Eleanor) Thoemke, of Dousman, WI, sister-in-law, Gail (Stan) Fleming, of Ellicott City, MD, nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Bill was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Norma Thoemke, and brother-in-law, Gregg Mahnke.

Service Details

His funeral service will be held in Water of Life Lutheran Church (formerly Epiphany Lutheran Church), 2921 Olive St., on Saturday, November 13 ^th , at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Michael Zarling officiating. Visitation will take place in the church on that Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Water of Life Lutheran Church in Bill's memory.

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