William Drenkhahn

Stoughton – William R. Drenkhahn, age 88, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021, at Azzura Memory Care in Stoughton.  He was born February 1, 1933, in Paw Paw, Michigan to the late Walter and Freida Drenkhahn.  William married Shirley Riddle on May 10, 1953, and she passed away

He lived all over the US and in foreign countries while serving our country in the United States Air Force.  He served a tour in Viet Nam and was awarded the Bronze Star.  William served over 20 years with the Air Force OSI and a member of VFW Post 238.  He also worked for 19 years for Dane County.

William played trumpet and was a member of the Musician’s Union and was a member of the Monday Morning Dixie Band and also the Lost Century Jazz Band.

He is survived by his 2 children Gregory (Jill) Drenkhahn and Pamela (Michael) West; grandchildren Tera, Heather, Jimmy and Cassie; great grandchildren Beau, Gregory, Rhea, Kaitlin, Abigail and Ace; and special friend Laurel Trainor, and is further survived by other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, daughter Vickie (Clay) Doss, grandson Franco, brothers Walter and Robert, and a sister Lois Rock.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday January 3, 2022, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 206 W. Prospect St. Stoughton.  Burial will follow at Wheeler Prairie Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the service at the funeral home on Monday.

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare.  Special thanks to Azzura Memory Care for the care given to William.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton

(608) 873-9244