William Folak Obituary

Rest in peace Bill. Our days on the ballfield and our nights at LT were things that one will never forget. The nights spent with your parents were great and fun memories will be with me forever and always. Bucktown friends were the greatest. Vito DeFrancisco

Dear Bill and Ronnie
I have just recently found out about the passing of Bill. I was very shocked and surprised by this and also very saddend. My time spent at LT with your grandparents and your dad are memories that will last a life time. I do not have much of a contact with any of the old friends that we use to pal around with, and therefore this is why my prayers for you and your family come at such a late time. As time will heal the pain somewhat of a loved one, the memories will remain forever. May God bless you and all your loved ones.
Vito De Francisco Woodruff, Wi.

Our most deepest sympathies to you Bill and to your sister Veronica on the death of your father - from your Weber classmates - Mark and Chris Dobrzycki and our families

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Joe and Irene Serwinski-Santoro
Members of the Chicago Society PNA

Ronnie and Billy, please accept my sympathy for your loss. Bill will certainly be missed. I'll be up to visit as soon as I can. We will all miss Bill. You'll both be in my prayers.

Veronica and Bill,
Maureen and I are deeply saddened by the news of your Dad's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Dillon

Ronnie and Bill, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.Love Sylwia & Marcin Koziol

Ronnie and Billy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father meant the world to my Dad. Uncle Bill will be on our minds on the annual hunting trip this year. I will whip up some pierogie to commemorate him.
God Bless,
Joe Lis and Family

BIG BILL WILL TRULY BE MISSED,OUR SAT. VISITS TO LINCOLN
WON'T BE THE SAME,ESPECIALLY WITHOUT BIG BILL & HIS FUNNY JOKES! OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES,LOVE TO
RONNIE & BILL,JR.

Big Bill was a great man. He will be truly missed! He was like a father for me. Ronnie and Billy, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Good Bye old buddy.... I remember all the good times that were had after a baseball game. Love and sympathy Pete Carollo

Ronnie and Bill, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We have very fond memories of his laughter, warm stories and great food!
You are in our thoughts and our hearts.

I always enjoyed listening to Uncle Bill's stories at family gatherings. We will miss him dearly! The first time I met Uncle Bill was at the annual sisters christmas party. My husband Tom said "Uncle Bill, I'd like you to meet..." and Uncle Bill replied "excuse me dear...when are you going to get that hair cut"? As Tom's God-Father, He made known that he did not like the long hair!
With Love,
Tom, Carmella & Tommy Ludwig

Dear Bill and Ronnie,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. We did not get to visit often, but know he will be dearly misssed. Good luck to both of you and we will keep you and your Mom and Dad in our prayers.
Alice & Udo Raik
(Auntie Helen's daughter)

Ronnie and Bill,
Our deepest sympathies to you both. Your father was a great man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

My condolences to Bill's family. I only had the opportunity to know Bill for the last few months but he always made sure to make our group feel at home at Lincoln Tavern. He had a huge personality, a warm heart and was a phenomenol cook. He will be missed.

David Sajn

"Uncle Bill" was a great guy, and will be dearly missed by all those that knew him. As a kid, he was the scariest guy I knew. Whether it was convincing me that my big head caused his Tavern floor damage OR trying to teach me how to properly wash the glasses in the bar sink, I was always sure to do as I was told.
Fast forward to me becoming an adult, and I was continually surprised at just how warm and gentle of a teddy bear he actually was. While he wasn't the loudest guy in the room, he definitely had a presence about him and I am thankful for some of the nice chats we had as "men".
For all of the drama and stress that can go with working in a family business, his love for his wife and kids is something I will always remember. I know how tough Sandy's passing was for him, so one of the silver linings to him moving on is his reunion with her.

RIP Uncle Bill, you were a great guy that I am thankful to have called my uncle. You leave behind a couple of great kids, a wonderful business, and a ton of memories.

My condolences to the family of a good man. My classmate (Weber H.S. 1957) and fellow "Bucktown" resident. May he rest in peace. Richard Baczak & Family

Ronnie & Bill,
My deepest sympathies to you both. Your father was a great man. He will be missed.
Cindy (Chibucos) Deutsch

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Love, Tom & Bonnie Filskov Sr.

Bill and Ronnie. Nancy and I are very saddened by the news of your Father's passing. he was a good guy and a friend of ours for many years as you know. I hope the next few days are easy on you both. It is difficult to lose your parents and even more so when one was as well liked as your Dad. I will always remember him as an avid waterfowl hunter and an extraordinary lover of dogs. Good luck to you both and I hope you continue to operate the business in the footsteps of your parents and grandparents. Ron Drews Stone Lake, Wisconsin.