William T. Schmeling Md, Phd

Schmeling, William T., MD, PhD found peace on September 20. William had a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. After graduating from Princeton University with a degree in Engineering, he returned to Milwaukee, where he attended the Medical College of Wisconsin and earned a PhD in Pharmacology and completed his residency in Anesthesiology. He went on to serve as the Chief of Anesthesiology at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. William was a dedicated scientist, researcher, professor and clinician; while also being an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. He wrestled; played football and rugby; raced cars; planted acres of trees on his hobby farm; and canoed and portaged through the wilds of Canada. He loved to tackle any and all home improvement projects and was an enthusiastic audiophile. William is survived by his loving wife, Mary, and his step-children, Michelle (Jim) Huntley and Jason (Tanya) Larcheid; 3 adored grandchildren, "my buddy Ben" and Amelia Huntley and Jackson Larcheid; a brother, Tom (Katie) and sister, Karyl (AJ) Kramer and their children, Leigh and Tom; and his lifelong friend David (Marilyn) Warltier, MD, PhD. Special thanks to the Froedtert Cancer Center Courage Clinic staff, especially Smitha Menon, MD and Katie Zilli, NP; Lisa, CNA, who provided loving supportive care and foot massages; as well as the remarkably talented, compassionate, supportive staff at Lawlis Family Hospice where Bill spent the last 28 hours of his journey. In particular, his RN staff, Colleen, Mary and Amanda. William, we miss you and will always carry your memory in our hearts. There will be a private family memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in William's name are appreciated to the charity of your choosing.