William Louis "Bill" Erdman, age 75 of the Town of Pella, Clintonville, WI, died on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Born on October 6, 1940, he is the son of the late Louis and Rose (Schultz) Erdman. Bill was a graduate of Shawano High School. He worked for Dey's Construction and later Appleton Coated Paper. While working as an electrician for Ellison Electric in Shawano, he attended tech school. Following that, he worked for 3-D Fire Apparatus/American LaFrance as a parts manager and later as a firetruck electrician. On February 10, 1979, Bill was united in marriage to Lynn Ann Engelhardt at St. James Lutheran Church. Bill lived in Shawano most of his life, until he and Lynn moved to rural Clintonville in 2014. He retired in 2005 and enjoyed spending time with family and friends and helping out any neighbors in need. He loved driving "out west" on vacations, especially Montana, and playing Sheepshead every weekend with his friends for many years. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dogs, Max or Gus constantly at his side. He spent many hours working in the woods and taking the four-wheeler for a spin. He loved gardening and sharing his produce and flowers with his family, friends and neighbors. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Bill was a member of the Shawano American Legion. He generously donated to several veteran's organizations each year and attended many memorial parades and services with a tear in his eye every time. A true believer, Bill never strayed from the Lord through all of his trials, remaining faithful to the end.

Bill is survived by his wife, Lynn; his daughter, Casey R. of Appleton; and his son, Todd M. of Shawano.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerald Erdman.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Shawano American Legion Post #117. Visitation will be Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.

The family extends many thanks to the doctors, nurses, therapists and staff at Bellin Hospital, Gastroenterology Associates, Bellin In-Patient Rehab and the entire caring staff of Shawano Health Services (formerly ManorCare) of Shawano for all their care, hope and encouragement throughout Bill's illness, as well as Dr. Frederic W. Schmidt of NEW ENT, Green Bay for his years of care for Bill. Special thanks also to St. James Lutheran Church and congregation of Shawano, as well as friends and family who cared and prayed for Bill. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to St. James Lutheran School to be used where most urgently needed. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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