William “Bill” Peter Smith, 67, of Dresser, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at his home in Dresser.
Bill was born on July 19, 1956, to Raymond Smith and Alice (Gay) Mesecher in Wichita, Kansas. Bill attended Taylors Falls High School. In 1990, Bill was united in marriage to Angie Martell at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Somerset, Wisconsin. He worked for the union as a bricklayer. Bill also worked in construction and farming.
Bill was involved in his community through different associations. He was in the Polk County Sportsman’s Club, Osceola Snowmobile Club and Wisconsin Bear Association. He was also very involved with his community at Wards, which was very important to him.
Bill enjoyed hunting, farming, riding four-wheeler, playing pool, being with all of his friends at Wards and around the town and was an avid Packer fan. When Bill was unable to go out, he loved his connections via social media. He will be dearly missed by many.
Bill is survived by his wife, Angie; siblings, John, Melvin (Sam), Brenda, Jim (Laurel), Michelle and Ercell; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Raymond (Florence) Smith; mother, Alice Mesecher; sister, Cynn Marie; and sister-in-law, Kay Martell.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, Wisconsin. Condolences may be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
