William Q. Pirie Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Q. Pirie of Minocqua, Wisconsin, born in Evanston, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 11, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Thomas Pirie II and Alice Quarles Pirie; his sisters, Harriet Pirie Pillsbury and Alice Pirie Wirtz; and his son William Quarles Pirie Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Isabelle "Bitsy" Luick; his children, Laura Ziegler (Jack), John Pirie, Susan Bassett (Scot), Ginny Pirie and Billy Pirie (Jacqueline); and his grandchildren, Claire Ziegler, Billy Ziegler (Jessica), Emmah Pirie, Sam Pirie, Mia Pirie, Olivia Bassett and Franklin Plahuta.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 17th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Bolger Cremation & Funeral Services - Woodruff Chapel (1212 1st Ave, Woodruff, WI 54568). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St Matthias Episcopal Church (403 E Chicago Ave, Minocqua, WI 54548).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Howard Young Foundation or the Northwoods Youth Deer Hunt in Bill's honor.
