"I will never forget the passionate euchre games we played in Biloxi during the last 10 or so years; the many new vehicles, lawn mowers and airplanes you purchased and showed us every spring in Waunakee; and the way you always chanted my son, Ben's, name and ate ice cream with him every night. You were a great grandpa to him, Bill. The Genoa contingency will miss you -- and Pete will never forget that stupid broccoli joke."
In loving memory of
William A. "Bill" Kinney
December 13, 1943 - December 27, 2017
Waunakee - William A. 'Bill" Kinney, age 74, found his everlasting peace and rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Our dad is now reunited with our beloved mom in heaven along with all other family and friends who passed before him. He was born in Cambria, Wisconsin on December 13, 1943, the son of Everette and Margaret (Sosinski) Kinney. Bill was united in marriage to Marian Goetz on November 11, 1967, in Portage, Wisconsin. He entered the military on November 2, 1962, and retired in 1999 with the rank of Senior Master Sargent. Bill truly enjoyed his career and those he worked with. His love of airplanes was lifelong.
Bill had a small but close-knit family consisting of his wife, twin daughters, sons-in-law and four beautiful granddaughters of whom gave him great pride.
He is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Chris) Kinney-Hazard and Rochelle (Glenn) Zwieg; his grandchildren, Riley and Sydney Hazard and Gretchen and Emma Zwieg; a sister-in-law, Kathy Kinney; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marian; and brothers, Michael and Steve Kinney.
A memorial service will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at 12:00 noon with Pastor Sandra Schieble officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Agrace HospiceCare or to the Alzheimers Research Association. The family wishes to thank the truly wonderful and caring staff at Agrace HospiceCare who showed such respect, compassion, and dignity for our dad.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Services
1310 Emerald Terrace Sun Prairie
(608) 837-9054
Tributes
"I will remember the trips for hot fudge sundaes and seeing the Superman movies at the theater. I thank you for showing me the gift of a strong work ethic but always remember to laugh. I miss the way you said, " hi ya Roe " when I called. I'll love and miss you for the rest of my life. Love, Rochelle "
"I will never forget you singing White Christmas to me, the way you answered the phone when I would call, all the jokes, and most of all the words of wisdom passed on from a Father to a Daughter. Life will not be the same without you in it. I love you so much. Michelle Kinney-Hazard "
"Martha Mercer You will always be in my heart and in my memories. We had wonderful time together."
"A fine and dedicated man. My thoughts on the contributions Bill made to the Fighter Unit are many. May he rest in peace. Jerry Slack Maj. Gen. [ret]"
"I served for 6 years with Bill in the WIANG. He was always a really nice guy. And always had a joke! I worked with him during the time his wife was sick and passed away, and saw first-hand his love for her and devotion to her. When I saw his name in the paper, my first though was of joy that he was now reunited with her. May he rest in peace. Tacia Hill "
"Bill was a highly skilled and valued member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He demonstrated the very best in pride, performance and professionalism in his assignments at Truax during the most challenging times facing this state and nation. As a Senior Master Sergeant in The best unit in the USAF he was always a positive force in the workplace, He will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure of serving with him at the 115th Fighter Wing. Major General USAF (retired) Al Wilkening"