WILLIAM ROSSBERGER Obituary

Sorry for your loss, Bonnie.

Bonnie,
We are so sad to hear of Bill,s passing. We have only fond memories of both you and Bill and The CCYC which we all loved. We will treasure and carry these memories of both of you.
Don and Vicki Schordje
Sun City, Arizona

Bonnie, Miriam and I are in Florida, and saw Bill's obituary online. Very sad. So many memories out on the Lake. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill was truly a MAN FOR ALL SEASONS and a friend for all time.

Thank you for the love and strength you have provided for so many but most of your adoring niece Eve. As her friend I have been blessed to witness the unconditional love and respect between you both. You are and always will be the best Uncle Bill there is. Rest in Peace knowing that your leagecy and love will live on in those you love.
May peace rest in the hearts of those lucky enough to know and love Uncle Bill.

Bonnie, I am so saddened by this news. My love and prayers go out to your family and you. He will always be a part of the CCYC community. Love always.

Thank you for the love and strength you have provided for so many but most of your adoring niece Eve. As her friend I have been blessed to witness the unconditional love and respect between you both. You are and always will be the best Uncle Bill there is. Rest in Peace knowing that your leagecy and love will live on in those you love.
May peace rest in the hearts of those lucky enough to know and love Uncle Bill.

Bonnie; Bill and you have been very good neighbors. I miss the sailing talks with Bill. I felt as neighbors, You and Bill shared a special love for Lake Michigan and Eastlake Terrace with my family. Daughter Sara and I always felt Bill should have found the cannon ball on Rogers Avenuue Beach, which she did find and Bill always asked her about. Sara always enjoyed his intense interest in it and was always going to give it to him. I think she enjoyed his interest in it so much she didn't want his interest to stop so kept it as bait for further discussions. Who knows...we have missed him. Hope to see about soon. Jane

I am certain he goes in peace, knowing your unwavering commitment of love and support! Prayers from all of your friends at Presence Saint Francis Hospital!

What good times we had together all those years at CCYC ! Weren't we lucky. Marilyn Chase

Bonnie you know that Bill was a family friend, (attended our 20th and 40th Anniversary) who always asked after our daughter, Diane. As a Past Commodore, racing sailor, and historian of nautical Chicago, we considered him “Capt. Corinthian”.

Bonnie; Bill was a wonderful guide for me during my year as Commodore of the CYA . Bill ran the inter club frost bite sailing and was in charge of the Maritime Museum. Bill was always the extra hand that was around.He will be missed by every Yacht Club on Lake Michigan.
Bob Zimny (Plainfield,IL.)

Bill was a pleasure to know as a mariner and a great person. He will be missed. Thank you for all your hard work for the advancement of the Chicago Yachting Association Bonnie & Bill will be in my prayers & thoughts.

DEAR BONNIE,
DICK AND I , SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS YOUR WAY. THE ARDELEANS

Dear Bonnie,

Audrey called today with this sad news. My Bill and I cherish the fun times we had with you and your Bill! He was a treasure and there is no one to replace him and his great knowledge of Chicago history. Our love and prayers to you, dear friend.

Marian and Bill Hofherr

I remember the Champagne Regatta water fights on Labor Day weekend with Thor leading the charge. I also remember Bill starting the CYA Inter-club Frostbite Regatta. The Chicago Nautical Community will remember you and miss you!

The lake and the rest of us will miss you Bill.