William Bert Wood

He was born on December 17, 1929, to Percy and Ethel (Everest) Wood in Saginaw, Michigan.

At the age of twelve Bill moved to Copper Harbor, and graduated from Calumet High School in 1949.

After high school he married his wife of 68 years, Patricia Krause on October 17, 1953, in Lake Linden.

Bill joined the United States Army in 1954 and was stationed in Alaska for two years.

Upon completing his military service, he moved back to Michigan and in 1963 he completed his bachelor’s of science degree in forestry from Michigan Tech University.

Bill and Patricia moved to Rhinelander in 1963 and he started his employment with the Department of Natural Resources in Rhinelander where he stayed till his retirement in 1991.

Bill enjoyed many activities with his family including hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. He was also certified by the Coast Guard to operate passenger vessels on all of the great lakes but Superior held a special place in his heart. Bill loved his family most of all and made sure they were always included in everything he did.

He was preceded in death by his infant son Michael; son, Ronald and sister, Patricia.

Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia of Rhinelander; sons, James (Jean)Wood of Rhinelander, Timothy Wood of Minocqua, Thomas (Bobbie Sue)Wood of Houghton; daughter-in-law, Jolie Wood of Mosinee, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Andrew, Kevin, Joshua, Daniel, Benjamin, Joseph, Anna; great-grandchildren, William and Jocelyn; brother, Jack Wood, other family and many friends.

A private family service will be held for Bill. You may leave your private condolences for the Wood family at carlsonfh.com. The Carlson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.