Obit: Fifer, William Chris Jr. (1961 - 2015)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Fifer, Bielecki, German, Tomaszewski, Luzinski, Burzynski, Prewict, Samford, Koeppel, Campbell

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI) 12/23/2015

Fifer, William Chris Jr. (16 September 1961 - 18 December 2015)

William C. Fifer Jr., age 54 of Thorp passed away in Friday, December 18, 2015, at his home. No services will be held, per Bill’s wishes.

William Chris Fifer Jr. was born on September 16, 1961 at Victory Memorial Hospital in Stanley, WI, to William and Theresa (Bielecki) Fifer. He was raised in the Thorp area and graduated from Thorp High School in 1980. After completing his education, Bill worked at Raber’s Cheese Factory in Thorp for many years and then later at Weather Shield in Greenwood. He was united in marriage to Sheryl R. German on February 14, 2000, in Neillsville, WI. Bill had many interests, but especially enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He was a handyman who could fix anything - anytime, and was always willing to help others when needed.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sheryl Fifer of Thorp, WI; five children: Rebecca (Kevin) Tomaszewski of Lublin, WI, John (Shauna) Luzinski of Greenville, WI, Glen (Melinda) Fifer of Lake Hallie, WI, Melissa Burzynski (Joe Prewict) of Cadott, WI, and Sherry (German) Samford of Webster, TX; 11 grandchildren (with one due in December 2015); his father, William Fifer of Greenwood, WI; one brother, Wayne (Peggy) Fifer of Stanley, WI; four sisters: Debra Fifer of Thorp, WI, Doreen (Dave) Koeppel of Marshfield, WI, Kathy (Mike) Campbell of Ohio, and Karen Fifer (Rick) of Auburndale, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa M. Fifer.

Online condolences may be expressed at: www.cuddiefh.com.  Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.