William J. Gee

William “Bill” J. Gee, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh. He was born in Green Bay on March 23, 1932, to the late Charles and Esther (Burckle) Gee. Bill was united in marriage to Carol Haley in Oshkosh on February 23, 1957.

Bill proudly served in the US Coast Guard from 1950 to 1954. He enjoyed his time as an elementary school teacher. Bill was active in the Boy Scouts with his sons and was awarded the Silver Beaver, the highest award an adult leader can receive from the Boy Scouts. He was an active member of the Lions Club. Bill loved spending time at his cottage and deer hunting with his sons and grandson. Bill and Carol got the most out of their retirement traveling all over the world.

Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol Gee; children: Colleen (Gary) Birdsall, John (Renee) Gee, Dave (Lynette) Gee, Rich (Amy) Gee; grandchildren: Ryan and Aaron Birdsall, Garrett (Amy) Gee, Sawyer Gee, Haley and Sarah Gee, Emma and Maggie Gee; great grandsons, Carter Kese and Hayden Gee; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.

A memorial service for Bill will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, 100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in Bill’s name to the Oshkosh Lions Club.