William "Bill" E. Zibell, 82, of Kenosha went home to be with his Lord on Monday, December 22, 2014. Born in Chicago, the son of the late William and Lil (Sass) Zibell, he was raised in Chicago and later moved to Woodstock, where he raised his 5 children. Bill moved to Door County with his wife, Carolyn, and later to Kenosha, WI to enjoy their retirement years. Bill attended Schurz High School, and North Park and Elmhurst Colleges; and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He devoted his career to education, primarily at Maine Township High Schools. Bill always served others; therefore he spent several of his retirement years as a director in the Red Cross and as a Substance Abuse Counselor. A favorite pursuit was leading Bible Studies in his local church. He often spoke fondly of leading the Bible studies for Joy Fellowship.Bill is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of 61 years, 5 children: Karen (David) Klein, MO, William (Maryellen), Antioch, IL, Walter (Robin), Wauconda, IL, Wayne (Navi), Chicago, and Kris (Tom) Engberg, Kenosha, WI and “countless” grand and great-grand children. A sister, Jean Schaetzlein, preceded Bill in death.A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, December 27th. at Kenosha Bible Church from 10:00AM until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.In lieu of flowers, please consider gifts to Silver Birch Ranch, N6120 Sawyer Lake Road, White Lake, WI, 54491, (www.silverbirchranch.org) or Kenosha Bible Church, 5405 67th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142, (www.kenoshabible.org.)Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th St. Ph: 262 654-3533Visit Bill’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Bill Valeff
December 26, 2014
One mark of a man's legacy is the children that he has raised and sent into the world. His son Wayne is a good example of that legacy as he takes the example that his father presented and now models it for his own wife and children.
David & Joann Hernandez
December 25, 2014
We are so thankful of the memories we have of Bill and his faithfulness to the Lord during the time we knew him at the Woodstock Bible Church. The Lord used his Bible teaching to encourage and help believers grow to be like our Lord. We believe that during the years we knew him, he set an example for both you, his family, and for those of us who experienced his service. Know you will all be in our prayers as you walk through this difficult time.David & Joann
Roger Becker
December 25, 2014
Bill was probably one of the best Sunday School teachers I sat under. I remember fondly riding the train with Bill and our conversations which covered so many topics. I appreciated his command of scripture and the help it was in church board meetings at Woodstock Bible Church. I have many fond memories of working with him for our Lord.You will all be in my prayers.