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William J. Dyhr Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 14, 2025, William J. Dyhr Jr. (Madison, Wisconsin) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Elaine Marie Dyhr (Cigelske); his parents, Estella Dyhr and William J Dyhr Sr. of Madison; and his parents-in-law, Edith and Carl Cigelske of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin..

He is survived by: his children, Susan Dyhr (Jeff Richgels) of Oregon, Wisconsin, William C. Dyhr (Kirston Buczak-Dyhr) of Hartland, Wisconsin and Amy Carlin (Daniel Carlin) of Kennesaw, Georgia; his grandchildren, Alexander Carlin, Nicholas Carlin, Elizabeth Carlin, Estella Dyhr and William K. Dyhr; his brothers, Tom Dyhr (Nena Dyhr) of Madison and Doug Dyhr (Candy Dyhr) of Janesville, Wisconsin; and his pets, Bella, Hazel and Lucky.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison (3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Cress Funeral Home (3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in William J. Dyhr Jr.'s memory to Badger Honor Flight Wisconsin. Donations may be made by mail or online at Badger Honor Flight (https://badgerhonorflight.org).



Thu

Oct 09

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison
3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705

Thu

Oct 09

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Cress Funeral Home
3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705

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