William Tesch

William L. “Bill” Tesch, age 48, of Hortonville, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 28, 2005, at his home. Bill was born October 8, 1956, in Appleton, the son of Ruth (Reichel) Tesch, of Neenah, and the late Lester Tesch. He married Lynda Magnuson on January 8, 1977, in Neshkoro, Wisconsin.
Bill attended schools in Appleton, and was a 1974 graduate of Appleton East High School. He was a woodworker and craftsman all his life, working in the construction trade. He was involved in the family business, Tesch Chemical Company, and other self-employed businesses until July 2003, when he and his son, Jake, started Integrity Construction Service.
Bill loved restoring homes, cars, building furniture, and was a founding member of the local band, Boogie and the Yoyo’Z. He loved the band, playing the guitar, trombone, and singing with them for the past ten years.
Bill touched so many people and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He totally cherished his wife and family with his whole heart. Bill, through his daily Christian walk, set a wonderful example for his boys, and was a great mentor for many more.

Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend of 28 years, Lynda; his three sons, Will Tesch, granddaughter, Nitia, of Madison, Jake Tesch (fiancé Lindsay Cain), of Hortonville, and Thomas Tesch, serving in the US Air Force in Louisiana; two daughter-like nieces, Amy (Troy) Hopp-Manley, of Hortonville, and their daughters, Alexis and Allison; and Sara Hopp, of Neshkoro; his mother, Ruth; two sisters, Mary Lou Jensen, of Menasha, and her sons, Robb and Scott (Linda); Lynn (Gary) Peterson, of Franksville, and their daughters, Pam and Amanda; and his brother and fellow gearhead, Tom (Donna) Tesch, of Appleton and sons, Bryon and Sean. His special friends, original members of Boogie, Aaron, Eric, Dave, Yogi, and the rest of the gang; and Corry, his closest and best friend, Bill’s surrogate little brother. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Lester, and brother-in-law, Wally Jensen.

Funeral services for Bill will be at 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2005, at VALLEY HARVEST CHURCH, 2216 American Drive, Appleton. Rev. Bidal Torrez will officiate. Interment will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. Monday until the time of services directly at the church. A memorial in Bill’s name is being established.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the Greenville EMT’s and the AMC Emergency staff for their care and compassion.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com