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William A. Flatka
Niagara- William “Bill” A. Flatka, 61, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. Bill was born October 22, 1959, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of William J. and Violet (Sparapana) Flatka. He grew up in Iron Mountain, Mich., and graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1978. Bill married Barbara Hehn on September 20, 2014, at Evangelical Covenant Church, Norway, Mich. He worked as a mechanic for the City of Niagara from 1989 until he retired in January of 2015, a job he truly loved. He also enjoyed many years working for Morin Excavating in Niagara, Weber Excavating in Niagara and Nichols Trucking in Norway, Mich. For many years Bill volunteered as a firefighter for the City of Niagara. He was a member of the First Covenant Church, Iron Mountain. Bill had a passion for hunting, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and spending time outdoors. He was always proud to have taught his girls how to shoot a gun, change the oil, and ride a motorbike. Bill would light up a room with his smile and will always be remembered for his great personality and being a happy person. He was a loving husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather, and will be missed by his many friends. Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara; four daughters, Cassie (David) Bartolac, Green Bay, Wis., Katie (Chris) Fowles, Pulaski, Wis., Brenda (Craig) Grandaw, De Pere, Wis., and Billie Jo (John) Santy, Rhinelander, Wis.; two stepdaughters, Jacquelynn (Drew) Connell, Kaukauna, Wis. and Stacy (Zach) Dreweck, Oshkosh, Wis.; one stepson, Cody Hehn, Aurora, Wis.; parents, William and Violet Flatka, Iron Mountain, Mich.; mother-in-law, Donna Ferrise, Oconomowoc, Wis.; four sisters, Debra (Pete) Begres, Florence, Wis., Sherry Flatka, Norway, Mich., Wendy Larson, Iron Mountain, Mich., and Linda Quick, Iron Mountain, Mich.; and eight grandchildren, Jada, Lilly, Brooklyn, Josie, Walter, Hailey, Ruth, Quinn and one on the way. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at First Covenant Church, Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the church. Rev. Chad Harrison will officiate. Burial will be in Niagara Cemetery, Niagara, Wis. A memorial will be established in Bill’s memory. You may leave a condolence or tribute for Bill’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis., to honor Bill’s legacy of life.October 22, 1959 - January 21, 202110/22/195901/21/2021
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January 26, 2021
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Mike Tolka
February 13, 2021
sorry for your loss maybe this isnt the correct place for this however im looking for members of the Flatka family my family is related to the Flatka family many years ago about 1977/78 era our family here in Southern IL was visited by my grandfathers cousin Mari... Continue Reading
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Lisa Anderson
January 28, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss Wendy, as well as the rest of the family. I knew something was seriously wrong when I text you this morning. I had no idea that your brother had passed away. There are no words...
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January 27, 2021
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James Skoglund
January 27, 2021
Our Sincere heartfelt sympathies, thoughts, and prayers go out to the entire Flatka family for your tragic loss. We are sorry to hear of Bill's passing the other day. Bill and I have were longtime friends since the age of 14 and enjoyed hunting and riding dirt bikes tog... Continue Reading
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Jeri Kukurich
January 26, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
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January 26, 2021
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Brenda Ring
January 26, 2021
To the family of Bill. We are so sorry for your huge loss. Covid has kept us from coming to Bill's celebration of life. But please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Friends of Bill Sr and Doug. Stay safe. James & Brenda Ring
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Chris Weber and Family
January 26, 2021
You're all in my thoughts. We will see Bill again soon. I pray for Jesus to heal our hearts, for he is knocking at the door awaiting his return. Amen
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