The Reverend William Radant aka “Father Bill”

The Reverend William Radant aka “Father Bill” passed away October 24, 2025. He was born July 27, 1930 in Oklahoma City. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a masters degree in music, clarinet was his instrument. He married Jacqueline Cook on August 31, 1952, and settled in Bettendorf, Iowa, raising four children. While in Iowa he owned Cook’s Music Shop, was a member of the Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra, taught lessons, and was active with the Boy Scouts. In 1975 he sold the music store and entered Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Nashotah.

His first retirement brought Father Bill to Manitowish Waters in 1993 where he and Jacque opened Friar’s Tuckaway Bed & Breakfast. During these years he officiated at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Park Falls and was a mission priest at Our Savior’s Episcopal Church in Lugerville, for 25 years when he celebrated his second retirement in 2023. Although retired, he continued leading a weekly men’s bible study and a monthly women’s bible study at the Manitowish Waters Community Presbyterian Church. He was very active in the community as a member of the Lions. As an avid photographer he was a member of the Manito Art League, Manitowish Waters.

Preceded in death were wife, Jacque, and sons Michael and William Scott. Father Bill is survived by two children, Cynthia Radant (Boulder Junction) and Marc Radant (Watertown).

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, at the Manitowish Waters Community Presbyterian Church, 13883 Marathon Road, Manitowish Waters.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2777 Misson Road, Nashotah, WI 53058. Bolger Funeral Home is assisting the family,  www.bolgerfuneral.com for condolences.