Rudolph "Bill" William Stuckenberg

July 5, 1931 - March 23, 2018

Rudolph (Bill) William Stuckenberg Jr. passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI at the age 86. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, entering the Air Force when he was 19 years old. After serving his tour of duty, he moved to Minocqua and purchased what was then known as the Lakeview Motel on Minocqua Lake which he operated for many years. After selling the Motel he built the Polecat & Lace Restaurant in downtown Minocqua, which was his pride and joy. Upon selling the Polecat & Lace, he devoted his energies to Real Estate which he did until he retired in 2005. He was a pillar of the community and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife, Joan Stuckenberg; his son Bradley (Sandee) Stuckenberg of Lake Arrowhead, California; four step children, Mindy Meier of Manitowish Waters, WI, John (Kelly) Ferg of Arbor Vitae, WI, Bridget Porcayo of Minocqua, WI and Clay Ferg of Arbor Vitae, WI; ten grandchildren, Kimberly (Scott) Miller, Kyle Stuckenberg, K.J. (Kenneth) (Stacy) Fox, Corey (Cinnamon) Fox, Paige Ferg, Chase Mueller, Mat Garcia, Maribel Porcayo, Dalton Ferg, Chance Porcayo, eight great grandchildren and one cousin Charles (Bud) (Barb) Betz. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolph and Dorthea Stuckenberg.