William Magaurn

William (Bill) T. Magaurn, 84, Green Bay (Hobart) passed away peacefully on July 7, 2016 at Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice. Born on June 14, 1932 to the late William and Edesia (Larkin) Magaurn. Bill attended Fort Howard grade school, Washington Jr. High and graduated from East High with the class of 1950. After graduation he entered the U.S. Navy serving for 4 years aboard an aircraft carrier and was honorably discharged. Bill worked for the Northern Paper Mill and then with the Green Bay and Western Railroad. Bill retired 34 yrs later as the Manager of Accounting. On May 13, 1961 he married the former Karen L. Allen in Green Bay.

Bill was active in many sports to include, Handball, Racquetball, Fast pitch Softball, Baseball, and Basketball. A sports reporter of the Green Bay Gazette once described Bill as, "the tireless Bill Magaurn". Later, he found his true passion for the game of Golf and played on many courses including those in Wisconsin, Arizona and Florida. Bill's most notable moments were his two holes in one. He belonged to the Brown County Men's Club and every Thursday he and his foursome of Jeff, Dave, and Pete would tee off at 12:30pm. Bill was a caring father, devoted husband and dedicated to those he served with. He loved to take family vacations to destinations like Florida, and the "cool" winters of AZ. Bill cared about others more than himself, he was kind and generous; Bill always wanted to help those that he came into contact with.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 yrs, Karen; sons, Todd (Lisa Majestic) Magaurn, Green Bay and Tim Magaurn, Oregon, WI and daughter Kelly (Brian) Farrell, Phoenix AZ.

Bill had a profound connection to his dearly loved grandchildren: Alexandrea Petty, Talya (Evan) Enfroy, Brandon Magaurn, Charnette Leikness, Connor and Cole Farrell and great-grandchild, Karlynn Enfroy. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Bill is further survived by stepmother, Elvira (Toodie) Magaurn; mother-in-law, Lillian Allen and sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Richard Dombeck.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Magaurn; sisters, Marjorie (Earl) Denis and Patricia Frasher and father-in-law, Leslie B. Allen.

Visitation will be held NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay) from 3:00pm – 5:45pm, Tuesday July 12th, 2016. A memorial service will follow at 6:00pm. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com or for more information call (920)432-4841.


The Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to those at St. Mary's Hospital third and fifth floors, the Emergency staff, Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice Residence, Dr. Tom Smith and Dr. Karla Roth. Your compassion, support and tireless efforts will forever be remembered.