William Rexford Crothers's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Onalaska, Wisconsin

William Rexford Crothers

February 3, 1944 - July 25, 2025 (81 years old)

Onalaska, Wisconsin

William Rexford Crothers's obituary , Passed away on July 25, 2025 in Onalaska, Wisconsin

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Dickinson Funeral Homes

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William Rexford Crothers

February 3, 1944 - July 25, 2025 (81 years old)

Onalaska, Wisconsin

William Rexford Crothers Obituary

We bid farewell to William Rexford Crothers (Onalaska, Wisconsin), born in Portage, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 25, 2025 at the age of 81. William Rexford touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Rexford Crothers to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, William Rexford shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid William Rexford farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his sister Helen Koltes (Crothers). He is survived by: his wife Joyce Smith (Gleason) of Onalaska; his son Scott Crothers (Natalie); and his grandchildren, Will and Cassidy of Jordan Lake. He is also survived by ten step grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the American Legion Post 336 (731 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI 54650).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dickinson Funeral Homes



Sun

Aug 10

Celebration of life

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

American Legion Post 336
731 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI 54650

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