William Altman

William "Bill" E. Altman age 99, formerly of North 40th Street, died peacefully at Harvest Home Assisted Living, Howards Grove, on Saturday, September 26th, 2015. He was born on March 8, 1916 to William F. and Louise (Barnstein) Altman. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1934. Bill attended Mission House College (Lakeland) for three years, then transferred to UW Madison where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1938. He also attended UW Oshkosh, earning his teaching degree. In 1941 he married HelenJean Maurer of Kohler. They enjoyed traveling, but most of all loved family get-togethers. Bill taught Biology at Urban Jr. High for several years, then returned to UW Madison to get his Master's Degree in Library Science. He was head Librarian at North High School in Sheboygan for 26 years, served as part-time Librarian at Wilson School, and worked summers at the Mead Public Library. Bill also worked with his father in the floral business. Bill was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, and was an elder for many years. Also, for several years, he was chairman of the Town of Sheboygan Park Commission. His favorite pastimes were reading and enjoying the outdoors. He passed his love of nature onto his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed it when his daughter, Beth, came to visit from Lake Geneva. He always loved a good cribbage game on Sunday afternoons with Kathie, Steve and John. Bill also enjoyed the "sing-alongs" at Harvest Home when John played the piano. He was always ready to go out for a hamburger with fried onions. William is survived by one son, Steve Altman (Darla) of Sheboygan; two daughters. Kathie (John) Zittel of Plymouth and Beth (Jody) Rendall of Lake Geneva; six grandchildren, Clay (Kathy) Altman, Megan (Joel) VanDeKreeke, Amanda (Brian) Reichert, Jacob Zittel, Randy (Rene) Thimmig and Rick Thimmig; eight great-grandchildren: Sydney Kelling, Kennedy Zittel, Sam Altman, Jakob Alsteen, Gavin and Camden VanDeKreeke McKenna and Ethan Pleasant; and one great-great-grandson, Jordan Alsteen. William is was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean and granddaughter, Becky Altman. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Harvest Home, where Bill resided for the past seven years. There will be private services at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in William's name. Please visit, www.ballhornchapels.com to sign the guestbook.