William H. Kirchberg

June 10, 1942 - September 11, 2020

St. Jerome Catholic Church-Columbus

1550 Farnham St.

Columbus, WI 53925

920-623-3753 |

Thursday 9/17, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

St. Jerome Catholic Church-Columbus

1550 Farnham St.

Columbus, WI 53925

920-623-3753 |

Thursday 9/17, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

COLUMBUS — William H. Kirchberg, 78, Columbus, passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.Bill was born June 10, 1942, to Carl and Evelyn (Neuman) Kirchberg in Beaver Dam. He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Holbrook at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth.Bill spent his 39-year career working for National Cash Register (NCR) and made an abundance of friends on that journey. A traveler throughout his entire life, he enjoyed trips with friends, with Mary Ellen, and special getaways with each of his children and their families. He was a true outdoorsman who found great pleasure in camping, cutting wood, downhill skiing, bike riding and fishing, as well as playing a few hands of cards. He loved his family, both immediate and extended, and spending time with them was of the utmost importance to him. He treasured the opportunities to attend his grandchildren’s activities. He was happiest when he was providing acts of service for his family, friends and community. Bill served his country as a member of the Air National Guard. He was a parishioner of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Columbus and a former member of its parish council. He also was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill was a supervisor on the Town of Calamus Board, and was highly active with both the Columbus Lions Club and the Lost Lake Randolph Historical Society. Bill will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen; his children, Gregory (Rebecca) Kirchberg of Columbus, Kimberly (Jerrold) Lafler of Beaver Dam, and Brian (Terri Theisen) Kirchberg of Fort Wayne, Indiana; his grandchildren, Billy (Brooke) Kirchberg, Mary Margaret Kirchberg, Evelynn (Andrew) Howard, Keteri, Gretchen, Vidalia, Thomas, Casimir, Lucille, Patricia, Nathanael, Odisius, Quigley, Heidi, Beth and Jessica Kirchberg, Tyler, Olivia and Brady Lafler; siblings, Darlene Oelke, Gerald (Laurie) Kirchberg, Virgil (Pat) Kirchberg, Leroy (Christine) Kirchberg, Barbara Leutermann, Marlene (Dale) McCaffery, Sharon (Jim) Schumann, Donna (Marc) Hatzinger, Carol (Greg) Kast, Mary Beth (Mike) Stange, Sarah (Larry) Behr, Russell (Judy) Holbrook, Barb (Katharine) Holbrook and Peter (Tom) Holbrook; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and lifelong friends.He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Evelyn Kirchberg; parents-in-law, John and Ethel Holbrook; infant granddaughter, Ursula; brothers-in-law, Gordon Oelke and George Leutermann; sister-in-law, Nancy Kirchberg; nephews, Scott Kirchberg, John McCaffery; and niece Rebecca Kast.A visitation will be held at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Columbus on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Father Garrett Kau will officiate. All guests are asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Interment will take place at St. Jerome Cemetery in Columbus with military honors to be conducted.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Columbus Lions Club or Lost Lake Randolph Historical Society.The family thanks Dodge County Sheriff’s Department, Lifestar EMS and Dodge County dispatch for their exceptional care.

St. Jerome Catholic Church-Columbus

1550 Farnham St.

Columbus, WI 53925

920-623-3753 | Map

Thursday 9/17, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

St. Jerome Catholic Church-Columbus

1550 Farnham St.

Columbus, WI 53925

920-623-3753 | Map

Thursday 9/17, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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sorry for your families loss and sending prayers your way..... You guys were our landlords in Fox Lake....

sorry for your families loss and also sending prayers your way.... You guys were our landlords when we lived in Fox Lake in the white house.....

Our condolences to Mary and the family. I worked with Bill at NCR and enjoyed his sense of humor,and lived near lost lake (hooperville) as he did.. Jan and I send prayers and love again to the family

So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. When ever I talked to him, he always mad me laugh. He will be missed. My sympathies to the family.

I am so very sorry for your loss Mary Ellen and family. I remember Bill fondly. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Our sympathy to Mary and family. I enjoyed working with Bill at the Lost Lake Randolph Historical Society and he will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sympathies to the family. A great man to have known.

Sympathy to Bill's family and gratefulness for sharing him with us through our Lion Club Family. We are blessed to have known Bill. His soft spoken words, his smile, his giving from the heart are but a few descriptions of this well known and well thought of human being. May he be an example to many. We will miss you very much Lion Bill.

Our deepest sympathy to all of Bill's family. We will miss playing cards with Mary and him and will miss the many stories we shared about the past from the Lost Lake area. Bill always had a smile and story to share every time we saw him. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Our sincere sympathy to you, Mary, and all your family. We were so sorry to learn of your loss of Bill. As you know, Bill has a very, very special place in our hearts because he introduced us over 58 years ago. May God grant you and your family extra strength at this difficult time. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart."

You are all in my thoughts & prayers as we share in the loss of Bill - such a caring, wonderful and giving friend. I feel so fortunate to have shared some wonderful and fun times for so many years with him. Great camping experiences and lots of good times and many laughs. May the beautiful memories remain with all of us forever. With deepest and heartfelt sympathy.

Kimberly and entire family, I am so sorry for the loss of your special patriarch. I know how much you loved him. There are no words that will comfort and so I will pray. I pray for God's speed and for the mending of your broken hearts. Love, Pattie

We're all so sorry to hear of this news. Bill was a wonderful and kind man. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family now and always.

Pat and I are so very sorry to hear about Bill. He was a good friend to Pat and we shared many great times with you and Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat, Kris and Jeremy Schumann

Just learned this morning. Janet and I are so very sorry to hear, our prayers are for the family. Bill was a great friend fellow Lion and KC. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Sorry for your Families Loss. It was nice to meet William at the Holbrook Picnic. Our Sympathy, Chuck and Jenny Born.

Bill was a wonderful man! He always had a smile and genuine kind word every time I saw him. He always seemed to have s a positive attitude about life. He was a great neighbor and friend! He will be missed. My sympathy goes out to the entire family.

Thoughts and prayers go out do your entire family from the entire Crombie family. Bill was a great neighbor and friend to all of us! He will be missed.

We are so very sorry to hear about Bill. He was always my cousin throughout the years. We are praying for all of you during this difficult time.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.