William “Bill” Raymond Mangold Passed away peacefully with family standing by his side on October 9, 2022. Bill was born on October 2, 1942 to William and Irene (Koldeway) Mangold and was a life time resident of Lyons, WI and very proud of it. He served in the Army in Korea during peace time and a Veteran for Post #327 Lyons. Bill worked as an Operating Engineer Local #139 for most of his life till retirement. He served on the Lyons Town Board for many years.
The family was able to help him celebrate his 80th birthday recently. He was always the happiest when Family was all together. His last words were “I had some wild times and I am a very blessed man” On September 4, 1965, Bill married Pauline Menge. They were married for 49 years, parted ways, and they continued to support each other. They had 4 children together: Paula (Alan) Schoenberg of Rewey, John (Ann) Mangold of Bloomfield, Jennifer (Iram) Cruz of Lake moor, IL, and Aryn (Tristan) Skilling of Bloomfield. Bill had 10 Grandchildren, Jessica (Brad) Soots, Joshua (Samantha) Schoenberg, Trudy (Tim) Ostrander, Jake (Laina) Mangold, Rachel (Quinn) Mangold, Will (Shalah) Mangold, Sarah Mangold, Owen Skilling, Grayson Skilling and Christian Cruz. Bill also had 9 Great-grandchildren, Charlie Soots, Bradley Bardell, Sawyer Soots, Charlie Ann Bardell, Liam Soots, Bentley Mangold, Nolan Schoenberg, Riley Bardell, and another Schoenberg boy coming in February.
Bill had so many friends and extended family he loved and they loved him. There will not be any services per his wishes. Memorial donations may be made to https://www.timeisnowtohelp.org/ Family plans to have a Celebration of Life next year. Thank you to the staff in the ER and ICU at Burlington Memorial Hospital and those serving on the Lyons Rescue Squad. You are truly appreciated by his family.
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Kathy kurth says:
Hugs and prayers for you Pauline. Deepest sympathy to the entire Mangold family . My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort and support from each other during this difficult time.
Pauline says:
Thank you Kathy. We had a blessed weekend with him all of us were there in ICY and he had time to talk to all of us , God gave us this special time.
Ted Ligjtfield says:
Bill you were a remarkable man, taught me a lot. You are going missed more than you ever know
Rita says:
So sorry to hear this Pauline. My deepest sympathy to your whole wonderful family.
Marianne Field says:
My heart and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you feel God’s arms around you comforting you and your family
DENNIS E SKILLING says:
miy prayer and thoughts for him and the family.
Beth says:
Missed so much ….
Sharon N says:
You were a really good man and you will truly be missed!
Rest In Peace Mr Bill
Karlene Bull says:
So sorry to hear this. Bill and Charlie were good friends. He will be missed.
Bob Bedessem says:
A good friend in years gone by 💕
May great memories be with your Families.
Bob and Barb Bedessem
Pauline Malsch says:
Pauline & Family,
Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Pauline Malsch
Chad DeGroot says:
Pauline sorry to see this my condolences thank you for the letter I still have that!!