William "Bill" John Pable Jr.'s Obituary
William (Bill) John Pable, Jr., 85, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 after a long illness. He was born to the late William F. and Miriam (Moore) Pable on September 8, 1940 in Oshkosh. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January 1962, and served as a Senior Chief Petty Officer for two years; also serving in the Navy Reserve for over 20 years. He graduated from the Wisconsin State University – Oshkosh with a B.S. in Elementary Education, and received his Masters from The University of Wisconsin – Madison. Bill married Joan Suda (“the neighbor girl”) on June 15, 1968, and celebrated 57 years together. He taught 8th grade U.S. History and Social Studies at Webster Stanley Middle School in Oshkosh for 30 years, and also served as an assistant principal.
Bill was an avid golfer, history buff, organist and pianist. He enjoyed classical music, hunting, fishing, gardening and the Packers. During retirement, he tuned pianos throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Bill and Joan loved to travel, especially to Europe and Australia. They enjoyed being “snowbirds” in Fort Myers, FL for over 20 years.
Bill is survived by his wife, Joan; one sister-in-law: Jeanne Suda, De Pere; six nieces and nephews: Judy (Danny) Dudek, John (Heather) Hoffman, Jeff (Karen) Hoffman, Stephanie (Derek) Gentry, all of Appleton; Scott (Kelly) Suda and Shane (Kristy) Suda of De Pere; and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother-in-law: Joseph Suda; and two sisters-in-law: Sr. Marie Francine (Loretta) Schettl, SSND, and Julene (James) Hoffman.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Fiss & Bill-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S. Westhaven Dr. in Oshkosh, until the time of a Memorial Service. The Service will be at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Louis Golamari officiating. Full military honors will be held at the funeral home immediately after the service. Bill will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Oshkosh.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Courtyard at Oshkosh, Aurora Medical Center, and Edenbrook of Oshkosh for their care. Joan would also like to thank their special friends: Dr. Matt & Mary Fischer, Peggy Rand, Dan & Jeanette Neumann, and Mike & Marge Bork for their care, concern and support. A memorial fund is being established.
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