William F. Cantwell, 83, of Kenosha died on February 8th, 2008, at Washington Manor. He was born June 10, 1924, in Kenosha, the son of the late Ella (Tanck) and John H. Cantwell. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School and graduated from St. Catherine High School in 1942. He started Marquette University in 1942 but his education was interrupted with his army service. He proudly served in the 65th Battalion Signal Corps from 1943 to 1946 as a Cryptographic Technician. He received the American Theater Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He graduated from Marquette in 1949 with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked at Simmons Company, American Motors Corporation, and for 35 years at the Dynamatic Division of Eaton Corporation. He retired in 1991. He served on the Planning Commission for Somers Township for 10 years and on the town board for four terms. In 1963, he married Beverly (Danner) and was blessed with five children: William Joseph (Susan), Paul (Barbara), Laura (James, M.D.) Kleczka, M.D., Kevin (Brenda) and David. He is survived by four grandchildren, William Thomas, Megan and Sarah Cantwell, and Caitlyn Kleczka; and his sister, Jane Johnson, all of Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Esther Adamson, and his brother, John Cantwell. He was a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council 973, and a past Fourth Degree Navigator of the Archbishop Messmer. He served as President of the Serra International Club and has been a member since 1982. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was also an active member of the local Republican Party for many years. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2224-30th Avenue, on Wednesday, February 13th, at 11:30 am. Entombment to be private. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association, Serra International Club or Masses at St. Peter’s Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Bill’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com