William (Bill) Dunse, age 87, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Maplewood Nursing Home surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 3, 1932 to William and Helena (Kumke) Dunse.  He was number nine of ten children.  Bill  graduated from Wonewoc High School.  Bill served in the Navy on the USS Randolph.  After his discharge he met and married the love of his life Elaine Anderson on April 23, 1960.  Together they farmed in Witwen until his retirement.  He was a member of the board of directors for Tri-County Coop.  In retirement he worked for Cenex in Reedsburg and Ski-Hi Orchard.  Bill loved playing cards especially Euchre and Sheepshead and spending time with his family.

Bill and Elaine were blessed with 5 children, 7 grandchildren, and 3 special great grandsons who were all the light of their lives.

Survivors include his children, Ellen (Reid) Patterson, Sheri, Mike (Maria), Sue (Randy) Hoege, and Lori (Aaron Christensen);  Grandchildren, Amanda (Tyler) Spencer, Melissa (Tim Meudt) Patterson, Becky (Nicole Lucas) Patterson, Taylor (Cristeta German) Hoege, Brandon Hoege, Laura (Ricky Morales) Dunse, Krista Dunse; Great Grandsons Drew Spencer, Adrian Morales and Hunter Meudt.

Further survived by sister, Marian Demaske, sister in laws, Jeannette Dunse and Myrtle Dunse, and other nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Elaine in 2013, parents, his in laws Wilbert and Mabel Anderson, brothers Gilbert, Melvin, Lyle, Lloyd, Lester, sisters Viola, Florence, and Lila. Brother and Sister in law Russel and Shirley Steinhorst.

A visitation will be held on Sunday February 3, from 1 to 4pm at Hooverson Funeral Home in Sauk City.  Services will be held at Black Hawk United Methodist Church at 11am,  Monday February 4, with visitation beginning at 10.  Military Rites to follow service.

The family would like to especially thank the staff at Sauk Prairie Healthcare and Maplewood Nursing Home for their excellent care.