Loving husband of Eve (nee Fitzpatrick) Sylvester. Loved father of Lenny (Brynn) O’Brien. Cherished uncle of Christine (the late John) Matsen, Michael Miles (Robin North) and Patricia (Trent) Naumann. Great uncle to Peter Matsen, Melissa (Hugh) Miller, Regina Miles and Amanda (Jason) Schroeder. Brother of the late Irmgard (Emil) Miles. Further survived by many German relatives and dear friends here.
For 35 years, Bill taught art in the Milwaukee Public School System. His passion for nature and animals and Germany defined a life well lived.
Bill’s family will receive friends at North Shore Funeral Services Chapel on Friday December 16, 2022 after 3:00 PM followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM. Inurnment will be private.
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