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William Edward Bessette

Male 1918 - 2007  (89 years)


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  • Name William Edward Bessette 
    Born 5 Jun 1918  Bear Creek, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 7 Jul 2007 
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    • Beil-Didier Funeral & Cremation Service
      William Edward Bessette (Picture included)
      June 5, 1918 ? July 7, 2007

      William E. Bessette, Sr., age 89 years, of Clintonville, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.

      William Edward Bessette was born June 5, 1918 in Bear Creek to the late Howard and Agnes (Fenton) Bessette. He was united in marriage in 1945 to Margaret L. Keller in Bear Creek. The couple resided in New London and then moved to Bear Creek. In 1975 he married Wanita C. Berres-Merten in Waupaca. Bill worked for many years as a welder and as an automotive mechanic. He was employed for 17 years at American Plywood in New London and retired in the mid 1970's. Bill was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. His interests included fishing, playing dice and cards, especially sheepshead. Bill enjoyed polka music, visiting with his friends, and the companionship of his poodle, Fluffy.

      Survivors include five children; William (Diana) Bessette, Jr. of Clintonville, James (Sharon) Bessette of New London, Charles (Sally) Bessette of Bear Creek, Margaret (Steve) Smith of Beaver Dam, and Vernon (Lori) Bessette of Clintonville. There are 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Four sisters; Elaine Laux of Appleton, Agnes Bessette of Van Buren, AR, Sr. Marion Bessette of Hot Springs, AR, and Madeline Bessette of Eau Claire. Three brothers; Arthur (Myrna) Bessette of Clintonville, Thomas (Marian) Bessette of Clintonville, and Joseph (Betty) Bessette of Sheboygan. Bill is further survived by many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by both of his wives, Wanita - 1988 and Margaret - 2007, a son, Carl, a brother, Terrance, and two sisters, Romona Peissig & Sr. Mary Bernard.

      A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. Fr. Paul Vanden Hogen will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass at the church. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting the family.
    Person ID I17904  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2016 

    Father William Howard Bessette,   b. 3 Mar 1891, Deer Creek, Outagamie Co., Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1975, Manawa, Waupaca Co., Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Agnes Fenton 
    Family ID F3182  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Margaret L. Keller 
    Married 1945 
    Children 
    +1. Willliam Edward Bessette, Jr.,   b. 12 Aug 1946,   d. 5 Oct 2018  (Age 72 years)
     2. James Bessette
     3. Charles Bessette
     4. Margaret Bessette
     5. Vernon Bessette
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2016 
    Family ID F6664  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Wanita C. Berres-Merten 
    Married 1975 
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2016 
    Family ID F6663  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart