Wilmer Kamrath

Wilmer 'Bill' G. Kamrath, age 89, of Tomahawk, passed away February 4, 2016, at Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rhinelander. Bill was born on August 10, 1926 in a farmhouse near Juneau, WI to Arthur and Mathilda (Gentz) Kamrath. Bill attended school in Juneau and Beaver Dam, graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1944. He served honorably in the Army with the 45th Infantry Division in Japan and Korea from 1950 to 1953. Bill was married to Donna Extrom on December 29, 1956 in Tomahawk; together they had two children. Bill owned and operated Valley Video & Electronics in Rhinelander for 30 years. He was a musician and had played rhythm guitar with a local band in Beaver Dam in his earlier years. Bill was also a private pilot; he flew many trips to Tomahawk while courting Donna. In retirement, he kept up-to-date with technology, surrounding himself with the latest electronic devices and gadgets. He even had a Quadcopter drone at the nursing home that he took out occasionally for "test flights." He loved being on the computer, even staying in touch with family and friends on Facebook. He enjoyed classical music and had recently become interested in German and Swiss folk music. Bill is survived by his son, Tom Kamrath, and daughter, Sandy (Brad) Bishop, of Tomahawk, WI; sister, Bernice Petrusha, and brother, Art Kamrath, of Beaver Dam, WI; 6 grandchildren - Tom 'TJ' Kamrath, Erin Kamrath, Kaila Kamrath, Sean Kamrath, Cody Kamrath, and Bryce Bishop; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. The Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held at 12:00Noon on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Krueger Family Funeral Home in Tomahawk. Pastor Mark Ziemer will officiate. Visitation will take place from 10:00AM until the time of service at 12:00Noon. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Tomahawk, WI in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation or Ministry Home Hospice. Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view full obit and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com