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William E Page

William E Page

Willam E Page, age 83 of Durand, died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at his home in Durand. 

Bill was born on July 11, 1942 in West Virginia. He was the son of William and Mary Jane (Dixon) Page. He would often speak of growing up in West Virginia and how his father regularly attended the McCoy family reunions (Hatfield & McCoys)s  Bill graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in January of 1960 and was later honorably discharged in February of 1962. Bill married the love of his life, Janice R. Hillstead on June 3, 1997 in Cincinnati, OH. In retirement Bill and Jan moved back to Durand, where he remained the rest of her life.

Bill enjoyed large motorcycles, owning his Harley Davidson and a Boss Hoss. He also enjoyed fast cars, owning several Corvettes, a Chevrolet SS and a Maserati.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jan’s family. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Martin.

Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00PM-8:00PM Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Durand Brewing Company, N6649 WI-25, Durand, WI 54736.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

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  1. James A Keeler

    So Long "BIG Bill", I'm Glad I was able to Know You for the Short Time I Knew you! I'll Miss the Loud EXHAUST from Your Truck When you Fired That Beast Up Neighbor!!, "West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountain's", I'll miss the Short Jokes, Jimmy K

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