William “Bill” Benner II age 70, of Amberg, passed away from natural causes on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born in Appleton on March 15, 1956; son of the late William and Irene (McDonald) Benner I. Bill proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army for 17 years. He enlisted in 1978, completing basic training before attending advanced training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was then stationed in Germany, where he served as a Lance Missile Crewman working with nuclear weapons systems. Following that assignment, Bill returned to Fort Sill to train in the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). After completing his training, he was reassigned to Germany; where he instructed fellow soldiers on the MLRS system. His military career also took him to Fort Hood, Texas, followed by deployment to the Persian Gulf, and later to Korea, where he served on border patrol. Following his honorable discharge, he drove semi for several companies until he was hire in 2001 by Blackwell Job Corps. While at Job Corps he helped students with disciplinary and behavioral problems. He retired from Blackwell Job Corps earlier this year.
Outside of his military service, Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on firearms and automobiles, camping, playing pool, watching the Green Bay Packers, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, John Wayne movies, anything involving history and training his labradors and above all, spending quality time with his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his wife Martha; son, William (Heather Gallino) Benner III; grandson, Clayton Benner; first wife, Linda; seven siblings: Bruce (Luz) Benner, Brian (Joy) Benner, Kevin (Barb) Benner, Gary (Colleen) Benner, Tommy (Becky) Benner, Colleen (Jerry) Winkler, and Kathy (Lyon) Dilley; four-legged companion, Queens Royal Flush “Queenie”; and further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert; daughter, Toyna; brother, Keith; and grandparents.
Visitation will be 12 (noon) until 2:00pm on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Roubal Funeral Home. Burial will take place afterwards at the Amberg Cemetery with full military honors.
Roubal Funeral Home in Wausaukee is assisting Bill’s family with arrangements.
