Obituary of William Paul Hafenbredl

Age 76, of Marshfield, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at House of the Dove in Marshfield under the care of Compassus Hospice.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Life Tributes Funeral Home in Spencer. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Saturday from 4PM until time of services. Committal services will be held privately by family at a later date.

William was born on February 28, 1945 in Marshfield to William F. and Helen (Willfahrt) Hafenbredl. He graduated from Auburndale High School. He was united in marriage to Janice Zellner on July 10, 1965 in Blenker. He was employed as a flooring installer for 50 years, owning his own flooring business for 22 years.

He enjoyed hunting, gardening and fishing.

Those who will cherish his memory include his wife, Janice of Marshfield; his sons, Russell (Abigail) Hafenbredl of Menomonie and Timothy Hafenbredl of Milladore; his daughter, Constance (Brian) Gullickson of Hudson; his grandchildren, Melanie Hafenbredl of Marshfield, Logan Gullickson of Hudson and Gracelyn Breeggermann of MN; his sister, Jeanette (Ted) Nikolai; his brother, Don (Mary Lou) Hafenbredl of Wisconsin Rapids; his brothers-in-law, Jerry (Diane) Zellner of Wisconsin Rapids, Eugene (Kathy) Zellner of Rudolph and Douglas (Cindy) Zellner of Auburndale along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen; his sister, Virginia Hafenbredl; his in-laws, Leo and Lucille Zellner and his step mother-in-law, Noreen Zellner.

In lieu of flowers, memorial in William’s name can be directed to the American Cancer Association.

Bill’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. Please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences.