William Liss Obituary
“We have been blessed knowing you… you place every moment of your life in the Lord’s hands… amazing faith…your positive ‘life-is-good’ attitude says volumes…you are inspirational to all...I always left a better person after spending time with you …we miss seeing your smiling face every day.” These are only a few of the comments written to Bill over the last two years.
William (Bill) Francis Liss died in his home on December 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born January 4, 1952 to Richard and Lucille (Mroczynski) Liss in Green Bay, WI. He married Rachel Vandenplas on August 8th, 1975 at St. Edward & Isidore Catholic Church in Green Bay, WI and 4 days later moved to Riverton, WY. Bill worked for Lewis Oil, owned and operated Liss' Boot & Shoe Repair and was an optician for Riverton Vision Center, until he retired in 2012. Bill loved the outdoors, especially the mountains and wildlife of Wyoming. He enjoyed riding his horses, hunting, fishing, hiking, going for drives, and polka dancing. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed visiting with people and making them feel special. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Wind River Back County Horsemen.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, his daughters, Jennifer (Daren) Suntych of Greeley, CO, Katie (Ryan) Pastor of Rock Springs, his son, Frank of Riverton; siblings, Connie (Rich) Crites of Roanoke, VA, Barb Manske of Krakow, WI, David (Karen) and Rick of Pulaski, WI, Jim (Ginger) of LaCrosse, WI, John (Brenda) of Suring, WI, sisters-in-law, Cindy (Rod) Clark and Linda VandenPlas (Marie Stanton) of Madison, WI; grandchildren Colin Ryan, Maliya, Bohden, and Corbin Suntych, and Noah Pastor; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother-in-law, Tim Manske.
A rosary will be held on Thursday, December 26 at 7pm at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be at 1 pm on Friday, December 27 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Abba House, St. Margaret's School, Tough Enough for Care Cancer Fund in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main, Riverton, WY 82501, or the donor’s choice.
“We have been blessed knowing you… you place every moment of your life in the Lord’s hands… amazing faith…your positive ‘life-is-good’ attitude says volumes…you are inspirational to all...I always left a better person after spending time with you …we miss seeing your smiling face every day.” These are only a few of the comments written to Bill over the last two years.
William (Bill) Francis Liss died in his home on December 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born January 4, 1952 to Richard and Lucille (Mroczynski) Liss in Green Bay, WI. He married Rachel Vandenplas on August 8th, 1975 at St. Edward & Isidore Catholic Church in Green Bay, WI and 4 days later moved to Riverton, WY. Bill worked for Lewis Oil, owned and operated Liss' Boot & Shoe Repair and was an optician for Riverton Vision Center, until he retired in 2012. Bill loved the outdoors, especially the mountains and wildlife of Wyoming. He enjoyed riding his horses, hunting, fishing, hiking, going for drives, and polka dancing. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed visiting with people and making them feel special. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Wind River Back County Horsemen.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, his daughters, Jennifer (Daren) Suntych of Greeley, CO, Katie (Ryan) Pastor of Rock Springs, his son, Frank of Riverton; siblings, Connie (Rich) Crites of Roanoke, VA, Barb Manske of Krakow, WI, David (Karen) and Rick of Pulaski, WI, Jim (Ginger) of LaCrosse, WI, John (Brenda) of Suring, WI, sisters-in-law, Cindy (Rod) Clark and Linda VandenPlas (Marie Stanton) of Madison, WI; grandchildren Colin Ryan, Maliya, Bohden, and Corbin Suntych, and Noah Pastor; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother-in-law, Tim Manske.
A rosary will be held on Thursday, December 26 at 7pm at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be at 1 pm on Friday, December 27 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Abba House, St. Margaret's School, Tough Enough for Care Cancer Fund in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main, Riverton, WY 82501, or the donor’s choice.