William McMahon

William H. (Bill) McMahon Jr., age 80, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Fat Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Steven Weller will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of Mass on Saturday at the church
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Bill was born June 29, 1943 in Wausau, WI to Wm. Harlan and Elaine (Remel) McMahon. He graduated from D C Everest High School in 1961. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1962-1966. During his time in the Marines, he met Mary Dorothy Kaup, and they were united in marriage on February 12, 1966 in San Diego, CA. Following Bill’s honorable discharge, they moved back to Bill’s home state of Wisconsin, first to Wausau and shortly after settling in Wisconsin Rapids in 1967.

Bill, a computer technician/repairman and customer engineer, dedicated three decades of his life to the IBM Corporation, retiring in 1996. He was not just known for his professional accomplishments, but also his captivating hobbies that brought joy to himself and those around him. An enthusiast of old cars and motorcycles, he found solace in the nostalgic beauty of these machines. His mechanical aptitude extended beyond his employment, into his pastime passion for fixing clocks, working with copper, and creating intricate decorations. He was an active member of the Model A Ford Club of America, the Creepers Car Club, and the Tri-City Curling Club.

Bill was a very outgoing individual. He was very quick witted and made impressions on everyone he met. As he would say now, “Glad you got to meet me.”

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; son, Christopher (Karen) McMahon of Eau Claire; daughter, Maureen (Shawn) Herzog of Plover; grandchildren: Allison (Bradly) Wood, William Henry McMahon, Franklin (Claire) McMahon, and Donavon Dix; great-grandchildren: Shea Wood, Darcy Wood, Callan Wood, and Lydia McMahon; brothers: Patrick (Carol) McMahon and Michael (Donna) McMahon of Schofield; and sister, Margaret (Dale) Kersten of Wausau. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wm. Harlan McMahon Sr. and Elaine McMahon, and sister Constance Josiger.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.