William George Kienzler

William G Kienzler (Bill), of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2026 at the age of 65. He was born in Naperville, IL on May 29, 1961 to George and Vivian (nee: Sheedy) Kienzler. Bill was a life long resident of Waukesha with the exception of serving his country in the US Navy. Bill was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and worked most of his career at WD McCoy company as a machinist.

Bill was a strong man who loved to joke around even in the hard times. He was a passionate animal lover, enjoyed traveling, skiing in the Colorado mountains, musky fishing in Sayner WI, enjoying Packers and Brewers games, as well as attending concerts, especially the Boss. Truly living fully in the Glory Days! He lived large, laughed often and loved deeply. He was a friend to everyone.

Bill is survived by his sister Ann (Dennis) Gogin, brothers Steven Kienzler and Joseph Kienzler (the late Leigh Duncan). He is further survived by nieces and nephews: Carley (Dominic) Cappozzo, Amy Gogin, Robert (Emily) Gogin, Jacob Kienzler and Zach Duncan; great nieces Gianna Cappozzo, Siena Cappozzo and great nephew Santino Cappozzo; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Vivian Kienzler.

Visitation and memorial mass will be held on Friday, November 14, 2026 at Corpus Christi Parish- St Mary Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave Waukesha, WI 53186 from 9:30 AM until the mass begins at 11:30 AM.

Memorials: please consider donating to The American Parkinson Disease Association, the American Stroke Foundation, or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, in Bill’s honor. 

Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001

American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420 Staten Island, NY 10306

American Heart Association Stroke Foundation National Center,7272 Greenville Ave.Dallas, TX 75231