Verona – William A. “Bill” Krell, age 69, passed away on March 23, 2018. He was born July 1, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Robert B. and Helen (Carlson) Krell.

He graduated high school from Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault, Minnesota, in 1966. Bill went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Denver University in Colorado. Bill and Bev (Splinter) married on July 7th, 1984. Bill was a true entrepreneur, with many successful ventures, including Krell Insurance Services in Verona for the past 25 years; which Bev will continue to own and operate with their devoted staff.

Bill is survived by his wife of 33 years, Bev; their children, Tami (Dan) Chelew, Corbin (Mandy) Krell, Daniel (Erin) Delaney, and Matthew (Dawn) Delaney; and many other family members and friends, including grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is further survived by his sister, Nancy (John) Cabot; brother, Dick (Catherine) Krell, brothers and sisters in-law, Joellen (Ken) Metzdorf, Michael (Pat) Splinter, Beth (Mike) Berg, Sally Sweeney and Patrick (Nancy) Splinter. He is preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Velma Splinter.

A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., followed by a eulogy at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be written to the Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona Ave, Verona WI 53593, or the Verona Fire Department, 101 Lincoln Street, Verona WI 53593.

Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and medical staff at UW Hospitals and Mayo Clinic who provided great care to Bill for so many years.

My dearest Willy Arthur, thank you for the incredible ride we had together. I love you with all my heart! Until we meet again! ~Beaver Jean

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William Krell

July 01, 1948 - March 23, 2018

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