William Staples Obituary

Pam and I miss Bill and will always treasure our friendship with him. We are fortunate to be able to have a wonderful relationship with his beautiful wife Margie!!

Bill was an excellent banker and a consummate gentleman. I will always remember his wisdom and kindness.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of such a great Man. It was such a pleasure getting to know Margie and Bill over the years while working at one of their regular dinner spots (Vivo). My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will be missed.

Dear Margie;
We are so sadden to have Bill departing from this physical world. We have just returned from the Far East last night after a 4 weeks travels and will not be able to be at the funeral today. We want you know that we are with you in spirit.
Bill was and will always remain an inspiration to our family. His presence was always appriciated and his teaching so valuable.
May his memory be a blessing to you, your family and friends.
Much love,

Margie,
We will be there tomorrow to honor you and Bill and the many Continental and Green Lake memories. Only special people take a strong, lasting and recognized place in our past and minds. We are sad, Pam and bill Gunlicks

I am so very sorry to just read this news. While I did not know Bill that well, he was always direct, to the point and straightforward - refreshing. He was also a fellow Wharton grad and willing to be of assistance to me when I was in job search. I am very saddened by this news - he was a class act and will be missed. My most sincere condolences to his family.

I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Years ago, I worked for Bill at Continental Bank. I have many fond memories of working with him. My condolences to Margie and their family. He will be missed.

A fine banker, an even finer man. A mentor, a guiding beacon. My sincere condolences to the family.

One more fishing photo to add.

Having worked at the Graduate School of Banking for over 36 years, I remember Bill well. It's so true that his smile would "easily remind you of that favorite friend...". I was happy to know him and saddened that he has passed. May the memories help your grief to be a little more bearable. Ann - Graduate School of Banking

I have been blessed to have Bill as an Uncle. He was a rock we could count on in our mixed up world. He had a smile to re-assure, a confidence in us that made us feel we could do anything. I love you Uncle!

Words cannot fully express all that Bill meant to Ed... abiding friend, confidante, fishing buddy, fellow lover of G & G's are just some of the ways in which they shared a brotherly relationship. I treasured Bill because he warmly welcomed me into his and Margie's world and made me feel that I belonged. Thank you, Bill and Margie. Peace. Pam and Ed Baran

What a special brother-in-law. We'll miss him. What an honor to be with him and see his last smile.

I am glad I was able to meet and spend time with Bill up at Green Lake. He was a wonderful and generous family man and my thoughts go out to Margie and the rest of your family.

I first met Bill in 1968 in a Continental Bank job interview and then had varying contact with him in varying capacities for over 35+ years. What was constant was his unflappable pursuit of excellence, his gentlemanly ways, and his steady patient teaching and ultimately his steady and growing leadership. I'm sure he had a measurable similar impact on all. He will be missed, but his many favorable interactions serve as a continuing positive force.

Dear Margie:

John & I were so sad to hear of Bill's passing, and we send you our love & deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Most fondly,
Carol & John

Bill was a great asset at Continental Bank - highly regarded and admired and a real joy to be around.

We will never forget Bill and he will be greatly missed by all. He was such a generous and compassionate man in everything he did in life. Margie, he loved you so much. Please remember that your Green Lake friends are here for you. Green Lake will never be the same without Bill. Love, Jill & Mike Havey

I was lucky enough to work for Bill not once but twice at Continental Bank..I will never forget his motto...he didn't like surprises, and he wanted to know how bad things were because he would be upset if he was caught off-guard. I also will never forget how good I got at sending packages to Green Lake for his approval every weekend when we were working on a project. God Bless you Bill, and thanks for what you taught us all.

You will be missed.

Bill was an amazing man who was so generous to all of us lucky enough to know him. He was dedicated to his lovely wife, Margie, and to their many friends and loved ones in a way that few people are lucky enough to experience. We will miss this true gentleman in our lives and we love you Margie. May you rest in peace knowing how important you were to so many people.

From all of your friends at the MCA Chicago

Bill was an amazing man. The Green Lake WI community will miss him greatly. Bill was a true gentleman.

Bill was a friend and a mentor to me. His friendship meant so very much to both Larry and me. We can never forget the wonderful times spent with both Bill and Margie nor his unique sense of humor and smile. I am reminded of the great educator Horace Mann's words "unless you have done something for humanity, you should be ashamed to die".......in Bill's case he fulfilled this philosophy with a plethora of deeds left over. Rest in peace dear dear friend and thank you.
The Cheslers