William Lyle Stafford, 77, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on October 3, 1947 to the late Lyle and Lillian (Smith) Stafford in Withee, WI.
William entered the US Army on September 27, 1967 and was honorable discharged on June 13, 1972.
In 1969 he married Carol Claeys in Kenosha.
William was proud to have his pilot license and one of his greatest joys was flying his planes and ultralights.
William is survived by his loving wife Carol of 56 years, his son Kevin (Laura Grasser) Stafford, his daughter Sarah Danielson all of Kenosha, his four grandchildren, his five great grandchildren and his aunt Phyllis Goeke of Greenwood, WI.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Joy Smith.
Funeral Services for William will be held on Wednesday, June 25th at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the Bruch Funeral Home with Full Military Honors to follow. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private Family Interment will take place on Thursday, June 26th at 9:00 a.m. at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials would be appreciated to the family.
