Bill was a naturalist, cross-country skier and canoeist. He participated in many canoe races both local, nation-wide and in Canada. He and Helen won a National Championship for their age group in Pennsylvania in 1992. He spent many hours on the river training with partners, fishing with friends and paddling with family. He was an avid hunter, skier and skied the Birkebeiner 10 times. He also enjoyed travel and nature photography.
 
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen, sister Ruth, and brother Dennis. He is survived by his son Bill and his wife Cherise and their daughters and son, Rachel, Claire, and Nate residing in Lakeville, MN his daughter Susan Riederer and her husband Jerry and their daughter Maggie, residing in Amherst WI, brother David and his wife Bonnie, special friend Eileen Cvancara, and many other relatives and good friends.
 
Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckien.com.
 
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin or to the charity of the donor's choice.
 
After cremation, A celebration of Bill's life will take place at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Sunday January 10, 2010 at the Westgate Sportsman Club located at 4909 Sportsman Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703 with a light lunch to follow.
 
Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI is assisting the family with the arrangements.