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William 'Bill' Colassacco

KAUKAUNA, Wis. - William Keith "Bill" Colassacco, 74, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

He was born in Ironwood, Mich., on May 22, 1942, to the late Fiore and Anna (Consie) Colassacco.

Bill retired from Harley Davison in 2004 after 39 years as a parts handler. The pride and joy of his life were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife, Vivian; two sons, Kurt Colassacco and Mike (Antoinette) Colassacco; three daughters, Ruth (Buzz) Cusack, Dawn Coleman and Mary Jo Hoeft; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Robert (Kathleen) Colassacco, Ironwood; his sister-in-law, Mary Ann Colassacco, Marinette; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy; son, William Jr .; brother, Lawrence; and sister, Jackie (Louis) Alexandroni.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Christ the Rock Church, W 6254 Highway 10-114, Menasha.

Visitation will be held on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. until the time of the service at church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bill's name. Online condolences can be offered at wichmannfargo.com.