William Francis Sheahan III, died June 23, 2013. Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Williams Bay, with his family by his side.
William, “Bill” was born May 24, 1942, and raised in Milwaukee. He graduated from Marquette University High School in 1960. He moved to Fontana with his family in 1974. Bill had a very successful career with The Ambrosia Chocolate Company from 1965-98.
He was one of four children born to the late William Jr. and Arnie Sheahan, and was the beloved husband of Patricia Schober Sheahan for more than 44 years.
Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Lando.
He will forever be remembered by his sister, Patsy; brother, Timothy; beloved children, Mark, Angie, Erin and Billy; treasured grandchildren, Brittany and Daniel, Chase and Cole, Peyton, Mackenzie, Riley, Brooke and Grace, Jack, Will, Jimmy, Elle and Kate; along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him.
Bill loved sports, especially the Brewers and the Packers, snow skiing at Majestic, golfing and tennis at Abbey Springs, boating on Lake Geneva, laughing, being with his family and having fun with friends.
Bill touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 137 Dewy Ave., Fontana, with a “Celebration of Life” to follow from 3 to 9 p.m. at Abbey Springs Country Club, 835 S. Lakeshore Drive, Fontana.
