MADISON – For a dozen years, Bill lived with colon cancer. He lived with strength, grit, humor, happiness, gratitude and, when called for, surrender. He died on April 21, 2012, in deep peace, curious about and ready to explore what came next. He was 59. Bill especially enjoyed his positions as Department Chair and Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Research in the School of Human Ecology. He dedicated himself to the common good, helping people realize their dreams, and transforming the academic community into a place of compassion. He reluctantly retired due to health in 2009.
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