William G. Stearns

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William G. Stearns, age 91, of Weyauwega, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 15, 1934, in Waupaca, son of the late Arlington and Mabel (Nelson) Stearns. Bill was a graduate of Weyauwega High School and married Sharlene (Mellen) in 1956. She preceded him in death in 1996.Bill farmed in the Town of Lind, Waupaca County, for many years. He also drove truck for Struck Lumber, Anthony Farms, Wagner's Cheese and Mercury Marine. He enjoyed trips around the Midwest with Erick Struck's Clydesdales and he loved his Harley motorcycles. One of his highlights in life was the motorcycle trip he took with Sharlene to Las Vegas. He collected John Deere tractors and hosted his own thresherees. Bill was also known for cooking sweet corn with a steam engine.

Bill is survived by his children: Dan (Ann) Stearns, Debbie (Russ) Poitevent, Tim (Lisa) Stearns; grandchildren: Travis (Jemm) Stearns, Nicole (Jeremy) Sherf, Timothy (Angela) Stearns, Jackson (Marisa) Stearns, Stacy Braatz (special friend Dustin), Zachary Poitevent; 13 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, special friend Edith Butt, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents and his wife Sharlene, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters and daughter-in-law, Pamela Stearns.

The funeral for Bill will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Dahlke Life Celebration Center in Weyauwega with Rev. Andy Behrendt officiating. A visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:00 - 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, the Weyauwega Area Fire Department or the Humane Society of Waupaca County.