William “Bill” K. Gourdoux, 82, of Woodville, died Dec. 23, 2012. He was born Oct. 11, 1930, to Martin and Leah Gourdoux. He is survived by his children, Vicki Beebe and Tammy Joslin; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife, Lucille; three children, Kimberly, Bradley and Gregory; his parents; his siblings, Arthur, Margaret, and Lucille; and a granddaughter. Bill served in the Navy from 1952 to 1972. He then was employed at Twist Drill until he retired in 1993. There will be a visitation at the Hildebrand Funeral Home in Rhinelander from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church-St. Mary’s site.

(Hildebrand-Russ Funeral Home)