William (Bill) A. Stancer passed into eternal life on September 2, 2024 at age 85 surrounded by his wife and children at his home. Bill was born February 1, 1939 in Beaver Dam WI, the eldest son of Arnold and Charlotte (nee Hollnagel) Stancer. 

He was baptized March 12, 1939 and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 29, 1953. He attended the Rio Grade School, the Prairie Vista School and Randolph High School. His love of farming started at an early age while working alongside his dad. Bill joined the Army National Guard at 17, and proudly served in the 32nd Division as a Sgt E5. He was called to active duty in Fort Lewis, Washington during the Berlin/Cuban Crisis. On April 8th, 1961 he married Janice Barden and in 1966 they purchased a farm south of Randolph, where they farmed together and raised 3 children.  In 1984 they relocated to Cabool, MO where they continued farming until 2016.  After leaving the farm, they spent 3 years in Mountain Grove, MO where he enjoyed his own fishing pond. Yearly trips were made nearly every fall to Port Washington WI for salmon fishing. In December 2019, they moved to Pardeeville, WI. Bill cherished his time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great grandsons. 

He is survived by his wife Janice of 63 years; son Kenneth Stancer; daughters Audra Cook and Lana Stancer; 2 granddaughters, Leah (Stephen) Bayer and Amanda Cook (Johnny); 2 great grandsons, Abner and Clement; siblings, Karen Wodill, Charles (Sandra) Stancer, Elyn (Erv) Wissbroeker, Joel (Sheryl) Stancer; along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother Cory; and in-laws David Barden, Robert Wodill, Christine Stancer, Christine Trester and Allan Barden; and niece Jerelyn Schumacher. 

Behold, God is my Salvation; I will trust and not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my song; he also has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 A.M at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Arlington, WI. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M until the time of service. Following the service, inurnment will be at the Randolph Cemetery in Randolph, WI. A luncheon to follow at the Randolph Village Hall, 248 W Stroud St, Randolph. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Immanuel Lutheran Church West Plains MO, St Peter's Lutheran Church Arlington WI or a charity of your choice in memory of Bill.