William “Bill” John Gitzlaff

William “Bill” John Gitzlaff, 74 of Minocqua, passed away peacefully due to complications of ALS with his wife and daughter by his side on Friday, May 29 at Howard Young Medical Center. Bill was born on August 30, 1951 in Racine, the son of Arnold and Lois (nee Helding) Gitzlaff. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years.

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• June 5, 2026