William “Bill” A. Bleck

1955-2022

William “Bill” A. Bleck, age 66, of Rib Lake, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his home under the care of his family and Hope Hospice & Palliative Care. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m., at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Rev. Jayanna Kanna will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Bill was born in Medford, on Aug. 24, 1955, to the late Robert and Gladys (Rinehart) Bleck. He was married to Chong Ha on May 16, 1977. She survives.

Bill was a 1973 graduate of Rib Lake High School. After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving for five years. Bill was stationed in Korea where he met his future wife, Chong, and where their first daughter was born. He was a distinguished graduate of his class and earned the rank of sergeant in just two years.

Bill returned to Rib Lake and entered the workforce beginning employment as a welder at Omark Industries in Prentice. He retired as a quality control manager from Caterpillar, Inc. after 36 years. Bill was a former mechanic in the military and enjoyed tinkering on anything, building and remodeling projects, and had a passion for motorcycling. Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Chong Bleck, of Rib Lake; two daughters, Christy Bleck (Travis Gross), of Rib Lake, and Amanda Bleck (Wes Fisk), of Grafton; his brother, Jay (Jeanne) Bleck, of Marathon; and two sisters, Carol Bleck, of Rib Lake, and Renee Komarek, also of Rib Lake. He is further survived by four nieces and one nephew.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladys.

Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family. You may view William’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral. com.

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