William E. Dial

William E. “Bill” Dial, age 90, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home in Beaver Dam.

Everyone is welcome to a memorial service for Bill at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family are invited to Old Hickory Golf Club following the service (approximately 12:00 noon) for a luncheon and a time to share stories and visit with Bill’s family.

William Ernest Dial was born on March 10, 1934, in Woodlake, Texas to Ernest and Odessa (Campbell) Dial. After high school, he entered the United States Air Force and served for 22 years. He was stationed around the world, including a year in Vietnam, retiring in 1974 as a Master Seargent. In April of 1957, Bill was united in marriage with Patricia Stagg in Meliden, North Wales.

Bill moved to Beaver Dam in late 1974 and began his second career working as a Histology Technician for Consultant Physicians of Pathology, retiring in 1999; he was dedicated to his work and, as always, he was very loyal. Bill was an avid learner and he particularly enjoyed learning about biology and medicine.

Bill loved the game of golf and enjoyed his time on the course with his friends. He also enjoyed the golf trips to play courses in other parts of the country. Friends will remember Bill as in instigator and someone who enjoyed a passionate conversation.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Dial of Beaver Dam; two sons, Mark (Mary-Ann) Dial of Orlando, Florida and Bruce Dial of Beaver Dam; two brothers, Don (Jan) Dial of Tenaha, Texas and Robert (Pat) Dial of Graham, Texas; other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Fred Dial and Jerry Dial.