William Andrew Yenter, of Elderon, found his way home to the Lord on April 17, 2018 at St. Faustina Home in Rosholt, Wisconsin, under the care of Ministry Home Care. He was born February 18, 1942 in the Town of Reid, son of the late Andrew and Pearl (Koziczkowski) Yenter. Bill was a United States Marine Veteran, enlisting in January 1961 shortly after graduating high school.
After taking basic training in San Diego, CA he was stationed in El Toro, CA, and then served overseas in… Read More » Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam until his discharge in 1963. On May 6, 1967, he married Karen Knitter, divorcing in 1977. Together they had their only daughter, Nicole.
In a later relationship with Gretchen Vergin, he had his youngest daughter, Elizabeth. Bill spent many years on the road as a truck driver; owner/operator of his own rigs and later driving for various trucking companies throughout the years. Bill was best known for his music.
He was a member of the Countrymen in the 60’s, followed by Country Gold and Blue Ribbon Gamblers. He was always appreciative of the many people who came to support his musical career. He was an incredibly talented guitar player and a gifted singer.
He could touch a life with a song and inspired many young would-be musicians in his lifetime including his nieces and nephews. He left an unmistakable legacy of music behind. Bill is survived by one daughter, Nicole Hale; three grandchildren, Aisha Seamans, Clayson Hale, and Aurora Vergin; three sisters, Rita Shalewski, Galloway; Char Kranski, Chandler, AZ; and Patricia (John) Vander Koy, Eland; four brothers, Robert, Saukville; Daniel (Linda), Elderon, Frederick (Karen), Galloway; and James, Hatley, one sister-in-law, Helen Yenter, West Bend, one brother-in-law, Daniel Wanta (Bevent), and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Pearl; daughter, Elizabeth Vergin; eight brothers, David, Hubert, Chester, Conrad, Andrew, Jr., Jerome, Joseph, and Roger; two sisters, Ramona (Bauer), and Theresa (Wanta); two nieces, Sara Vander Koy and Bonnie Kuepper, and one nephew, Kyle Kranski. To honor Bill’s wishes, a private service will be held to celebrate his life. Military honors will be provided by the Elderon VFW Post #8068.
Deepest gratitude to the staff at Ministry Home Care, Aspirus Comfort Care, St. Faustina Home, and to those who helped out, especially Diane, for the patience and care they provided to our dear Brother Bill during the last months of his life. For online condolences, please visit www. honorone.com For cards of condolence please mail to Jim Yenter, 1588 Forty Lane, Hatley, WI 54440.
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