William Patrick Walsh passed away at home, surrounded by family, on January 24, 2022.

William was born September 16, 1946, in Kenosha, WI to the late Jerome and Pauline (nee Newhouse) Walsh. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School in 1964.

On July 16 1966, he married the love of his life, Patricia, at St. Rita's Catholic Church. They had three children, Denise, Debbie, and Jerome.  From 1975 to 1996 he worked for the Racine County Sheriffs Dept.  He was proud of all the years he served. He enjoyed reliving those stories with anyone who would listen.

In retirement he enjoyed building and restoring classic cars, traveling (especially to Hawaii and Ireland), wood working, his lawn beautification and swimming. He treasured the time spent with his family and Susie.  She will miss all the extra treats during nighttime milk and cookies.

William is survived by his loving wife, Pat, of 55 years, and children Denise (Tim) Bissonnette, Debbie (Brandon) Wills, Jerome (Meghan) Walsh and his grandchildren, Kyle and Ryan Bissonnette, Justin and Ireland Wills, and Isla Walsh.  (Bumpa we will miss you!)

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Pauline Walsh.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ryan Bissonnette and the Caledonia Fire Department and Rescue who went above and beyond the call of duty, as well as the hospital staff at Ascension All Saints for their support.

The Lord saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered "Come with me". With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer and saw you fade away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a beautiful smile at rest, God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best. It's lonesome here without you we miss you so each day, our lives aren't the same since you went away. When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on". Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say, "Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping, we'll meet again someday".

Service Details

A visitation will be held on Friday January 28, 2022 from 10 to 11 am at St. Mary's on the Lake Catholic Church (7605 Lakeshore Drive in Caledonia) followed by a mass at 11am with Rev. Patrick O'Loughlin officiating.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to St. Mary's on the Lake Catholic Church and to St. Jude Research Hospital in William's honor.