William J. Potrykus Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William J. Potrykus Sr. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), who passed away on May 10, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William J. Potrykus Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his son William Jr.; and his siblings, Joyce, Patricia, Tom, Kathleen and Lee Robert.
He is survived by: his daughter Laura Anderson (Jeff); his grandsons, Ryan Wisch (Aly) and Adam Dzievit; his great grandchildren, Kennedy and Madison; his siblings, Edward Potrykus (Nicki) and Lynn Marie Apriesnig (Mark); and the mother of his children Lynne Ann.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Max A Sass & Sons Funeral Home (4747 S 60th St, Greenfield, WI 53220). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Book Hotel Max A. Sass & Sons. A burial will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Book Hotel Saint Adalbert Cemetery (3801 S 6th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a local horse rescue or humane society in Bill's name.
