William "Bill" J. Wilwert

BROOKLYN, IOWA

William “Bill” Joseph Wilwert, 67, of Brooklyn, and formerly of Bankston, IA passed away on October 29, 2026 at his home.

Bill was born on July 21, 1959, in Dubuque, IA to LaVerne and Joan (Boge) Wilwert. He graduated from Dyersville-Beckman High School with the class of 1977. He attended Welding Tech College in Dubuque following high school.

Bill had four children with Coleen (Kimberlin) Ball - Jill, Jacob, Luke and Lee.

He spent his career as a mechanic and will be remembered for his talent and willingness to help his family and friends. He was an avid NASCAR and Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed boating and restoring vintage tractors.

Bill is survived by his parents, LaVerne and Joan Wilwert, his sons, Jacob (Nora) Wilwert, Luke (Erin) Wilwert, and Lee Wilwert, his grandchildren, Jack, Leah, Alec, Sawyer, Eliza, and Penelope, his siblings, Robert (Lacinda) Wilwert, Patricia (Douglas) Dyar, Marian (Randy) Barton, and Ronald (Sara) Wilwert.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jill Wilwert.

A prayer service will be held from 1 - 1:30 pm, followed by a celebration of life gathering from 1:30 - 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, IA.

Memorials may be designated to the 4-H Club of Dubuque County, mailed to 14539 Holy Cross Rd, Farley, Iowa 52046.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.