William "Bill" L. Bylsma, Delavan  (1930 - 2010)

February 7, 1930 - February 2, 2010
William “Bill” L. Bylsma, 79, Delavan, WI, died on Feb. 2, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born on Feb. 7, 1930, in Racine, WI, son of Clarence and Helen (Behrend) Bylsma. William was a graduate of Racine Horlick High School in Racine. He owned and operated Bill’s Co-op Service Station in Racine for many years before retiring to the Delavan area. William loved cars and motorcycles, and he owned a number of antiques over the years.
Survivors include his life partner, LaVerne Haines of Delavan; daughter, Lynda (Lance) Bylsma Twesme of Springfield, MO; son, Glenn (Dee) Bylsma of Bothel, WA; five grandchildren: Taedra, Kole, Stacey, Josie, and Stephen; great-granddaughter, Tehya; brother, Charles (Chris) Bylsma of Madison, WI; along with LaVerne’s children: Terry Haines Jr., Jeffrey (Terri) Haines, and Vicki (Ron) Haines Schultz; and grandchildren: Holly, Hannah, and Olivia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Clarence Bylsma Jr.
The family will honor Bill’s request for no visitation or services. The HANSEN-GRAVITT FUNERAL HOME in Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Lakeland Animal Shelter, Elkhorn. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hansengravitt.com.