WILLIAM QUELLA

William A. Bill Quella, of Menasha, age 86, passed away on November 11, 2013 (Veterans Day) at St. Elizabeths Hospital with his family by his side. He was born March 10, 1927, son of the late Joseph and Agnes Quella. Bill married Ardys Johnson (also known as Susie ) on January 31, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church, Appleton. She preceded him in death on October 25, 1996. Bill served in the Korean War. The Fox Valley was home to him and he was a proud semi-truck driver all his working years, retiring in 1989. The cottage on Lake Winnebago was a special gathering place for family and friends before Mom and Dad were even married. A lot of wonderful memories were made there. Mom and Dad moved to The Lake in 1991. Next to his family, one of his biggest joys was spending time outdoors and in the woods, as his hobby was chopping firewood. The Catholic faith was very important to Bill, and he was a Charter Member of St. Gabriels Parish, Neenah. Family was also very important and he is survived by his daughter Susan (Greg) Magalski, four sons: Peter, David (Diane), Tony, and Steve Quella; four grandchildren: Brad Magalski, Becky (Brian) Griep, Brian (fiance Sarah Casperson) and Mike Quella. He is further survived by a brother Ray (Marilyn) Quella and a sister Margaret (Bud) Kangas. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers: Tom, Kenny, Rich, and his sister Joan Reitzner. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger St., Neenah, with Fr. Robert Lexa officiating. The visitation will be held at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home from 5:00 " 8:00 PM on Wednesday, with a prayer service held at 7:30 PM. Visitation will also be held at the church on Thursday from 10:30 AM until the hour of Mass. Full military honors will follow the service performed by the US Army and the Neenah Menasha Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established in his name. Bill was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We will always keep him close in our hearts and in our prayers. Many thanks to family and friends for their support. The family would also like to thank the medical staff at St. Es for their wonderful care and compassion.