Obituaries

Sorry for your loss. Bill was truly a gentle man that has left a big impact on our community as part of his legacy. We will miss his smile and personality. May the many memories help you through the difficult days ahead. ❤️

Sorry to hear of your loss. I had Bill Maselter in phy ed at Lodi schools and remember him fondly as a kind and gentle teacher. He will be missed. Pat Miller

Farewell, Bill. You were a really good guy. I'll see you again on the other side of the river. Bob Akamatsu

So many great memories of Bill - Bringing our kids out to the pool to develop their strokes under his positive, encouraging guidance - Playing basketball at PAC at 5 am, watching him dominate the lane both offensively and defensively and then throwing up a 3 every once in a while - Working with him at the food pantry and chatting about his latest trip across the country to watch kids/grandkids sporting events - Seeing him in the front row of high school basketball game holding court with so many people walking by. - Chatting with him about his latest surgery to fix his worn-out body, never once hearing him complain about the aches and pains. Thank you for sharing this gentle giant with us all these years. May he now rest in peace. John Andres

Our deepest condolences to the family of a great man with a beautiful legacy. -The Green Family

Early morning basketball at PAC was always more enjoyable when Bill was there. We played physical against each other but we always shared respect and enjoyment playing the game.

Gentle giant, while playing pickup basketball I ran into what I thought was an outside cement corner of the gym, it floored me ,it was Bill he didn't flinch ! Tim Bruno Breunig Hugs to the family

So sorry to hear of Bills passing. We remember coming for swim lessons from the gentle giant. Life is so hard at times like this. Prayers for the family. Max & Cindy from Minnesota

Bill: Enjoyed playing Football with you at the good old East Side High. You were the entire line. East Higher's are proud you went on to play as a Badger. Thanks for your service to the community at Sunshine Place. You served as a great mentor to youth and family. We sure had some great times playing golf in Palm Springs and here at home at the Oaks. Hope we can meet again in a higher world. Make some tee times. Your golf buddy. Joe Krzos

A true man amongst men. Man who was lager than life. We held the upmost respect to him as kids and it carried on thru out our folders years. Godspeed

Bill was a constant at Sunshine Place for so many years. We are so grateful for his service to this organization. He was the only employee for a long time! Please know of our gratitude for his years of service and our deepest sympathy to all of you. With Sympathy, Ann Maastricht & the entire Sunshine Place Board and staff

Mr. Maselter always holds fond gym class memories for me. He knew how to get us all excited and involved that even now, looking back, preschool and kindergarten gym was always looked forward to and exciting. Always fun and friendly. We all had football nicknames. He planned the best activites. Rest in peace. Enjoy the endless football games. With love, "DeLap-er"

I remember being in 2nd or 3rd grade in the Lodi elementary school (must have been 1995ish) eating pizza bagels at lunch and Mr. Maselter walking around the lunch room/gym talking to all of the kids. I do remember the red shirt and a whistle around his neck. So friendly and kind. He was a literal giant to us kids. Even 25+ years later I remember his football stories and his kindness to others. That's a life well lived. He probably wouldn't remember me, being one of 1,000s of students over the years, but I do remember him. He's one of the few teachers/staff I do remember. My condolences to his family and loved ones.

One of my fond High school memories was participating in phy ed with Mr Maselter. He always had that "larger than life" persona. I don't ever recall him needing to raise his voice to someone misbehaving, his presence and low key demeanor was all he needed to lead by. If you happen to have some photos of him while he was in uniform could you possibly make them available? My sincerest condolences to the family. Randy Swalheim, class of 76.

Deepest sympathy to Pat and family on the passing of your beloved 'Bill" a wonderful Husband,Dad and Granddad. We have many wonderful memories of our visit to Sun Prairie and shared fun times at NMU. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time as you too remember the good times and feel the of grief of your loss. Love from Anne Ward & Family , Perth Western Australia xxx