William R. Mead Obituary

The world bids farewell to William R. Mead of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, departing on March 6, 2025 at the age of 82. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William R. Mead to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rollin Mead and Marie Mead (Blau); his grandmother Nellie Blau; his parents-in-law, Francis and Irene Biesek; and his siblings-in-law, Art, Eugene, Jimmy, Bernard, Marvin Biesek, Phil Johnson, Kathy, Betty, Darlene, Diane and Tammy Biesek.

He is survived by: his wife Rita Biesek; his children, Jim Mead (Rachele) and Lisa Greenwood (Mark); his grandchildren, Tricia Skaife (Cory), Emma Flock (PJ), Liam Greenwood (Calee Rudersdorf) and Payton Mead; his great grandchild Jay Rollin Skaife; his siblings, Verllin Mead (Carol), Rollene Marslender (Mike) and Geralyn Dauti; and his siblings-in-law, Bill Biesek (Fran), Marty Biesek, JoAnn Johnson Gwen Biesek (Joe Sletten) and Joanne Biesek. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 20th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, March 21st 2025 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 21st 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (624 N Willow St, Reedsburg, WI 53959).

In lieu of flowers, memorials of remembrance may be made to American Legion Post 350 Reedsburg Cannon Restoration Project, P.O. Box 51, Reedsburg, WI 53959; Sauk County Veterans Care Trust Fund, P.O. Box 315, Baraboo, WI 53913; or to Sacred Heart Catholic School Endowment Fund, 624 N. Willow Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959.