William "Bill" Schiel

Madison/Fitchburg

William “Bill” H. Schiel, age 68, passed away peacefully from cancer at Agrace HospiceCare, on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Bill was born on June 4, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son to Adam and Mickie (Shanks) Schiel. Raised in Fond du Lac, he graduated from Goodrich High School and continued his education at UW-Madison earning a Bachelor’s in Business Management and Master’s degree in Real Estate Development.

Bill was most at home when he was in nature and whether it be traveling, camping or going for long bike rides he longed for the outdoors. As a real estate developer in the Fitchburg area, his projects embodied this passion and he successfully created beautiful and environmentally conscious living spaces surrounded by peaceful, natural settings.

Bill was outgoing, ever positive and possessed a true love of life. He cared deeply for his family and with a permanent glow of happiness and a resounding laugh, made friends easily and surrounded himself with quality people.

He is survived by sisters Karen (Dick) Baker, Judie Peterson; 6 nephews and their families. Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Dana Schiel, brother-in-law Jim Peterson and great nephew Henry Williams.

A memorial service will be held at Madison East Seventh Day Adventist Church, 910 Femrite Drive, Monona, on Friday, December 17 at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to

the National Audubon Society or International Children’s Care.

Special thank you to UW Hospital 6th floor staff, Agrace HospiceCare and Bill’s cancer treatment team.