"He was a wonderful person always had a smile to give ya. Praying for the family. Really going to miss him."
In loving memory of
Willie Chroge
May 5, 1963 - February 8, 2017
William M. "Willie" Chroge, Jr., of Antigo, died suddenly Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 53 years old. He was born on May 5, 1963 in Tigerton, a son of the late William and Mildred (Bierman) Chroge. He married Tina (Wilson) Wild on September 18, 2010 at the Polar Ballpark.
Willie served in the National Guard. He was employed at Kersten Trucking in Birnamwood for over 30 years. Willie and Tina owned TWC Construction in Antigo for the past three years.
He was a member of the Mattoon Volunteer Fire Department.
He also volunteered for many years at the Antigo stock car races, also having served on the board. He loved racing and was restoring a 1978 Trans Am.
Willie will be remembered for his passion to help people. He would do anything for anybody.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Tina; six daughters, Heather Chroge, Tracie Chroge, Conner Chroge, Mandy (Jessica) Chroge, Cali Chroge and Morgan (Joe Lex) Wild all of Antigo; six grandchildren, Taytum Cross, Gabrielle Chroge, Renee, Laine and Claire Minniecheske and Gage Lex; four sisters, Doreen (John) Beilke of Stevens Point, Diane (Edmund) Writz of Birnamwood, Doris (Howard) Crick of Wittenberg and Denise (Dan) Onesti of Wittenberg; a sister-in-law, Tammy (Joe) Cossette of Mosinee and a brother-in-law, Terry (Rhonda) Wilson of New Berlin.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Bierman.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church with Reverend Karen Tews officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church.
Tributes
"I was a co-worker and only knew Willie for a few years but, in that short time, I came to know Willie as a one of a kind guy. You knew Willie was around when you heard his booming voice and his hearty laughter. Always smiling and jovial. Willie will be greatly missed by many."
"Doreen, Diane, Doris and Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. Willie was a wonderful childhood friend, and classmate. I am so sad about his passing. My time spent with Willie and your family was magical back then, 40+ years ago. I cherish the memories of our adventures. Willie continues to live on in my heart and will be forever young. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you."
"Tina, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family! "
"Dear Tina and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Randy and i will not be able to make it to the funeral, we are in Florida by my sister. Will send a card when we arrive home. Love to all, once again we are so sorry! Love Cindy & Randy Engelhardt"
"Tina, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Willie touched more lives then anyone could imagine. Christ peace, Dan & Vicki"
"Dear Tina and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Willie was a great and wonderful friend and we are so grateful to have had Willie, you and your family as a part of stock car and our lives. We will truly miss Willie but please know that Bob and I are always here for you or your family. Love to all of you and God Speed Willie and heaven has gained a truly awesome angel but we have lost an amazing friend.
Vonda and Bob"
"Tina, Sending condolences to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Tina and family my heart aches for you. Thinking of you! The DeWan family"
"I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you. Ida Kujala"
"Morgan and Joe, so sorry for your loss. My prayers to all of your family. May he rest in peace."
"So sorry Tina to hear of your Husbands passing. Thinking of you and praying for you and your family"
"To Tina and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers . What a fine man Willie was! So giving and kind in every way. He touched so many in his quiet kindness. May God bless all of you with peace. John & Barb Rolling"
"Tina and Family-My condolences to all.Rip my sweet boy cousin."
"To Tina and family ~ Our sincerest sympathies ~ Hugs and prayers to you and the family ~ RIP Willie ~ Steve & Kat Jensen "
"Deepest condolences to Willie's family, friends and coworkers at his passing. We pray for strength for the family, comfort in the many wonderful memories, and peace in the love that God has for us all. Willie, you will be sorely missed!! We're so very sorry, Tina and kids!!"
"So sorry to hear . Sending prayers and love to Tina and children. Jeanne & Steve Volkman ^j^ "
"Our deepest condolences to Willie's family, friends and coworkers...so very sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family going through this, that they have strength and take comfort in good memories and the sure promise of God's love for him. Rest In Peace, Willie! You will be very missed!! MISHLER BROS. LOGGING"
"Thank you so much Willie for all the wonderful memories my family and I have of you! You were such an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend (especially to my dad.) My sympathies to all of your family loved ones, especially Tina. Love you you guys, rest in peace Willie..."