William “Bill” John Emerson Age 80, of Rice Lake, WI, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake.

He was born on July 4, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to William and Angeline (Stapko) Emerson.

Bill graduated from the Chetek High School, drove school bus, became a firefighter for the Rice Lake Fire Department, was a foreman/driver for Lake Area Disposal and retired from BFI. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting and going to the casino.

He is survived by three children, Christopher Emerson (Sandy Thompson), Jeffrey (Tammy) Emerson, and William Jr. (Jennifer) Emerson; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Daniel (Mary) Emerson, Michael Emerson and Steven (Bonnie) Emerson; 4 sisters, Katherine (Jerry) Kroninger, Christine (Donald) Kalla, Elizabeth (David) Lawrence and Delores Thatcher (Jim Sokup); many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a son, Gregory Emerson; his parents, William and Angeline Emerson; a great granddaughter, Colbie.

Visitation will be held from 10AM-12PM Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery at 12:15PM June 19, 2021.

Last Update: Dec 29, 2020 2:37 pm CST