4:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday, February 1, 2024 Old Ptaceks Event Center 1449 Orrin Road Prescott WI, 54021
11:00am - 12:00pm Friday, February 2, 2024 St. Joseph Catholic Parish of Prescott 269 S. Dakota Street Prescott WI, 54021
12:00pm - Friday, February 2, 2024 St. Joseph Catholic Parish of Prescott 269 S. Dakota Street Prescott WI, 54021
William Joseph Markert Jr., age 48, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away accidentally on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his residence. Bill was born on September 29, 1975, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, the son of William Joseph Sr. and Margaret Sue (Mullen) Markert. Raised in Lakeville, Minnesota, Bill graduated from Lakeville High School in the class of 1994. Furthering his education at Marquette University, he earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering. At Marquette, Bill was a proud member of their elite Cheer Squad and later joined the Minnesota Timberwolves Cheer Team. He then enlisted in the army reserves as well as pursuing his Law Degree which he started at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Called to active duty during the Iraq War, Bill served as an Intelligence Analyst. Upon an honorable discharge, he completed his education journey at William Mitchell College of Law. Prior to heading to Iraq, he married Sarah Anne Teresinski in Las Vegas, and together they were blessed with three beautiful children: William III, Anne, and Kate. Bill worked as an attorney for Fluegel Law firm in Hastings as a prosecutor, for Gerlach Law in Hastings as a defense attorney and later for his own practice, Markert Law. He closed his practice during the COVID pandemic which allowed him invaluable time with his family before joining Collins Aerospace, specializing in contract negotiation.
Family was paramount to Bill. He adored his wife Sarah and relished every moment with his family. Bill actively supported his children in Boy Scouts, music and theatre, gymnastics, volleyball, cross country, and swimming. He was a very patient teacher and took pride in imparting life lessons. Bill’s favorite hobby was woodworking in his basement workshop, creating beautiful furniture and keepsakes for his family. Raised with a strong faith, he was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, serving as an usher and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bill is survived by his best friend and wife Sarah, children Will, Anne, Kate, parents William Sr. and Marge Markert of Hastings, sister Suzi (Denny Smith) Robole of Prescott, parents-in-law David and Jane Teresinski of Waupun, WI, and sisters-in-law Jenny (Steve) Lois of Wautoma, WI, Nicole (Nich) Spang of Edgerton, WI. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Jared, Gabrielle, Ryan, Mychala, Nick, Jillian, Alexis, Isabelle, and Grant.
A Mass of Christian Burial for William ‘Bill’ Markert Jr. will take place at 12:00pm on Friday, February 2nd, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 269 Dakota Street South in Prescott, with a visitation an hour prior to the service at the church. There is also a visitation scheduled for Thursday, February 1st, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, with a prayer service at 7:00pm at Old Ptaceks Event Center, 1449 Orrin Road in Prescott. Interment will be private. Memorials will be used for his children’s wellbeing and school and may be mailed to the funeral home.
Funeral services are entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home 1339 Orrin Road, Prescott 54021, https://oconnellfuneralhomes.com, 715-262-5404.
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William(Billy) Joseph Markert was my best friend growing up since we were 4. Even though we haven’t spent much time together over the years, he will always be my brother. I’ve admired who he was as a person, friend, father , son, husband, family man. I will Truly miss him. My heart goes out to all of his family. R.I.P Billy, I will never forget you❤️
Sending love and comfort to all of Bill’s family and friends. He was definitely one of the good guys. I’ll miss his contagious smile. I’m here for you in the days and months ahead.
I’ll always remember Bill with a smile on his face, very kind and a gentlemen.
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s unexpected and far too early passing. I have such fond memories of him from our childhood and time in high school. He was truly a kind person and someone of integrity. Though we hadn’t been in touch for many years, he always had a special place in my heart. Sending my deepest condolences to Marge, Bill Sr., Susie, and his wife and kids.
My condolences.
We have been fortunate to know Billy and his family for over 40 years. You couldn’t ask for a better son, brother, husband, father or friend, than Billy. We have all lost one special person in our lives. Our hearts ache for the tragic loss his entire family is experiencing.
Dearest Sarah, Will, Kate, Anne & family –
Tom & I send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Find comfort in the memory of your
loved one.
Tom & Jan 🩷
Sending Condolences and Prayers
Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sarah.
Sarah,
My husband and I are good friends of your parents and you may remember us when you were a child in Waupun. We wanted to let you know how very, very sorry to hear of your husband’s accident and you have our heartfelt sympathies at this terrible time.
Jim and Carol Kueter
We are so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking news for such a young husband and father to pass away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all.
S. Robole, I am so sorry you have to experience this loss.
There are no words.
Sending prayers and love your way, always.
We were so sorry to hear of Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of your wonderful husband, father and son Bill. Words can not define how we feel. He was indeed a very special person.
Sincerely and with Love,
Dr. Markert, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Hi Robole,
Thinking about you during this time, and sending love your way. So sorry for your loss. 🩷
I did not know Bill, but I worked with Marge at Fairview Southdale Hospital. I am so very saddened by your loss of a son, brother, husband & father. Sincere condolences to his entire family & may God give you all strength to overcome this tragic accident.
Dear Bill, Marge and Family. Dawn and I are currently traveling outside the country and heard the sad news today on the loss of your son. We know h must have been a wonderful man to have such wonderful human beings as parents. Dawn and I send our deepest sympathies.
William(Billy) Joseph Markert was my best friend growing up since we were 4. Even though we haven’t spent much time together over the years, he will always be my brother. I’ve admired who he was as a person, friend, father , son, husband, family man. I will Truly miss him. My heart goes out to all of his family. R.I.P Billy, I will never forget you❤️
Sending love and comfort to all of Bill’s family and friends. He was definitely one of the good guys. I’ll miss his contagious smile. I’m here for you in the days and months ahead.
I’ll always remember Bill with a smile on his face, very kind and a gentlemen.
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s unexpected and far too early passing. I have such fond memories of him from our childhood and time in high school. He was truly a kind person and someone of integrity. Though we hadn’t been in touch for many years, he always had a special place in my heart. Sending my deepest condolences to Marge, Bill Sr., Susie, and his wife and kids.
My condolences.
We have been fortunate to know Billy and his family for over 40 years. You couldn’t ask for a better son, brother, husband, father or friend, than Billy. We have all lost one special person in our lives. Our hearts ache for the tragic loss his entire family is experiencing.
Dearest Sarah, Will, Kate, Anne & family –
Tom & I send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Find comfort in the memory of your
loved one.
Tom & Jan 🩷
Sending Condolences and Prayers
Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sarah.
Sarah,
My husband and I are good friends of your parents and you may remember us when you were a child in Waupun. We wanted to let you know how very, very sorry to hear of your husband’s accident and you have our heartfelt sympathies at this terrible time.
Jim and Carol Kueter
We are so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking news for such a young husband and father to pass away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all.
S. Robole, I am so sorry you have to experience this loss.
There are no words.
Sending prayers and love your way, always.
We were so sorry to hear of Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of your wonderful husband, father and son Bill. Words can not define how we feel. He was indeed a very special person.
Sincerely and with Love,
Dr. Markert, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Hi Robole,
Thinking about you during this time, and sending love your way. So sorry for your loss. 🩷
I did not know Bill, but I worked with Marge at Fairview Southdale Hospital. I am so very saddened by your loss of a son, brother, husband & father. Sincere condolences to his entire family & may God give you all strength to overcome this tragic accident.
Dear Bill, Marge and Family. Dawn and I are currently traveling outside the country and heard the sad news today on the loss of your son. We know h must have been a wonderful man to have such wonderful human beings as parents. Dawn and I send our deepest sympathies.