William F. Meurer, age 87 of the town of Crescent, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Bill was born July 22, 1933, in Joliet, Ill. to Harry and Isabelle (Witt) Meurer. He enlisted in the Navy following high school.

Bill is survived by wife, Joan; children, Coleen (Donald) Herman of Rhinelander, William A. (Lisa) Meurer of Irma, Thomas A. Meurer of Alaska and Robert Meurer of Rhinelander; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Louis Meurer; and brother, Harry Meurer. Private family entombment will be held in Northland Memorial Park. (Hildebrand Funeral Home)