Bill Dzwonkowski 1939-2026

William A. “Bill” Dzwonkowski, 87, Mayetta, formerly of Kohler and Sheboygan, Wisc., died Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home in Mayetta.

He was born Jan. 8, 1939, in Sheboygan, Wisc., the son of Felix P. and Margaret Catlin Dzwonkowski. He graduated from Kohler High School in Kohler, Wisc., in 1957.

Mr. Dzwonkowski enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on Jan. 31, 1957, as a reservist and served on active duty from Oct. 21, 1957, to Oct. 20, 1960. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 27, 1963, after serving three more years of inactive duty. He later worked for the Kohler Company in Kohler, Wisc., as an industrial engineer in pottery and served as a police officer for the Kohler Police Department. He retired from Bemis Manufacturing Co. in Sheboygan Falls, Wisc.

He was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Kohler, Wisc., and was a member of the HokeyDokes club in Sheboygan, Wisc.

He married Theresa K. “Terry” Kretschmann on June 30, 1962, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisc. She survives.

Other survivors include a sister, Joanne Marco, Sheboygan, Wisc.; a son, Lee Dzwonkowski, Mayetta; two daughters, Kathy Dzwonkowski and Bettie “Liz” Lavin, both of Manchester, Mo.; and three grandchildren, Timothy M. and David M. “Dana” Lavin and Scott Dzwonkowski.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Margaret Dzwonkowski; a brother, Felix “Sonny” Dzwonkowski Jr.; a sister, Betty Moore; and a son, James L. Dzwonkowski. 

Mr. Dzwonkowski’s wish was to be cremated. A military memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cards of condolence may be mailed to Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.