William Otto Tank

William Otto Tank age 78, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls. He was born on April 3, 1939 in Butternut, the son of Otto and Margaret (Hoffman) Tank. He graduated from Butternut High School in 1958. After graduation he worked in the logging industry until he served in the US Army from 1962 until 1964. He was then employed as a General Manager for E.J. Longyear Company until 1973. Afterwards, Bill was then employed in the construction industry. On December 27, 1969 he married Arlene Mertig in Glidden. In 1978 he decided to purchases his own logging and trucking business and developed William Tank and Son, Inc. He logged for several years with his brothers, his son, and most recently his grandsons. Bill built several trailers including his own pup trailer and built several jammers and other equipment. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, since many would call for advice on how to repair things. He was always there to lend a helping hand for anyone who asked for his assistance. He was a member of the Butternut American Legion Post. Bill loved spending time with his family and was very proud of his grandchildren's accomplishments and loved to take them on his Canadian fishing trips and attend their sporting events. He is survived by: his wife Arlene of Glidden (2)children: Kevin (Susan) Tank of Glidden Julie (Kevin) McCullough of Ironwood, MI (5)grandchildren: Erik & Kalvin Tank of Glidden Danielle (Taylor) Wagner of Rothschild Alyson & Kyle McCullough of Ironwood (3)step-grandchildren (4)brothers: Edward Tank of Butternut Ronald (Sherry) Tank of Butternut Robert Tank of Butternut Otto (Shelley) Tank of Park Falls (2)sisters: Marlene Setterman of Fifield Carol Billing of Park Falls (2)sisters-in-law: Lois Bougard of Renton, WA Jeannie Mertig of Butternut He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patricia Lobermeier, his brother Richard Tank, his nephew, Dale Setterman, and brothers-in-law, Lawrence Billing, Duwayne Lobermeier, Lawrence Setterman, and David Mertig. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later date.

William Otto Tank

April 3, 1939 - January 8, 2018