Obituary
William H. Davis
William Herbert Davis (a/k/a Bill, Herbie), passed March 31, 2018 at the age of 79. Survived by spouse, M. Susan Davis, daughters Mary Servais, Theresa Davis, and Stephanie (Todd) Fox, and son Will Davis. Beloved grandfather of Chad Servais, Cole Servais, Cailey (Travis) Priem, Jenna Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Ethan Davis Doe and Hailey Davis Doe. Half-brother of Sandra (Richard) Carlson, Anita Holtz and Norma (Gary) Marrow. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Known by many as “Barber Bill” in West Salem and Black River Falls. Bill served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy and 24 years in the U.S. Army Reserves based out of Fort McCoy and served in active duty during Desert Storm. Bill also served his community as an elected councilman in Black River Falls and later was elected to several terms on the West Salem Village Board.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Coulee Region Cremation Group in the Prairie Room, 133 Mason St., Onalaska WI with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Father John Parr will officiate. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Offerings in Bill’s name may be made to Gundersen Medical Foundation, Cancer Research Fund, www.gundersenhealth.org/foundation or the Wisconsin Lions Foundation at www.wlf.info/donate/donate-now and will be deeply appreciated. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
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Wish to extend my sincere sympathy to family and friends.
Sue & Family So sorry to hear of Bill (Herbie). He will be missed. I will always think of him as my second brother. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
We are so sorry! We always enjoyed Bills upbeat personality and joy of life. You have so many good times to remember. Our sympathy to your family.
Rollie & Connie
So sorry for the loss of Barber Bill. Enjoyed visiting with him when we were at Neshonoc Campground. He always waved at us and had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Sue, we’re sorry to hear about Bill’s passing, Also we wish we could be there. We are in Little Rock, AR for a special wedding. Love and Prayers.
Glen and Donna Schallock
Thoughts and prayer to the Davis family.
Sue and Family,
You and all your extended family are being prayed for as you adjust to Bill’s passing into eternal life. You are on the list in our Adoration Chapel enabling all Sisters and prayer partners to pray for your intentions and whatever you need most during this time.
Sister Julie Tydrich
Dear Sue: We are saddened by the loss of Bill. We will miss his humorous conversations. He was an old and dear friend to all of us in the 44th General Hospital Unit. Especially, the LaCrosse Army Reserve Unit where he was our most senior NCO, for many years.
I am glad I ran into the both of you at the movies that day, it was nice to catch up with him.
We were so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
so sorry to all the family. we just found out. only fond memories. the dick family p.s tell bill jr to drop me a line in wyoming mn.