Wilbur "Bill" Otto

Doell

Bill Doell, age 91, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Bill was born on April 12, 1935, in Kewaunee, WI, to the late Eleanore Doell-Treml. He attended Casco High school and then was in the US Air Force Stationed in England where he met and married Jean (Rickett) Doell on January 4, 1958, in Ipswich England.

Bill graduated from United Electronic Laboratories with an associate degree as an electronics technician. He worked for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. as a Sr. Development Engineer and retired in 1996. Bill loved sports and enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, fishing, and softball.

He was a faith-filled man who was active in his church and whose gentle spirit and kind heart shone through in the way he treated everyone he knew. His faith was more than words; it was reflected in his patience, his willingness to listen, and the quiet generosity with which he offered his time and care. He welcomed others without judgment, spoke with warmth, and made people feel valued. He lived with integrity, keeping his word and choosing what was right, even when no one was watching. There was strength in his gentleness and sincerity in his kindness. Through simple, everyday acts of love, he showed what it meant to live with faith and humility.

Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and will be deeply missed. Survivors include his daughter, Patti (Jim) Zietlow, Colorado Springs; and son, Paul (Jonelle) Doell, Appleton; grandchildren, Gabby Zietlow (Patrick Ural), Izzy Zietlow, Crystal and Katie Doell. He was preceded in death by His Wife, Jean and his parents, Isadore and Eleanore Treml; brother Tony Treml, Sisters in-Law Marcia Treml and Gail Treml.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday November 18th, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2200 E College Ave, Appleton with Pastor Tim Seabaugh officiating. Visitation will also be at Good Shepherd from 10:00 am until the time of service. Entombment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. Bill’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at ThedaCare Hospice for their loving care. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com