William S.
Ferguson
William S. Ferguson, age 68 passed away at home, in his sleep, October 28,2023
Willie was born August 23,1955 in West Allis, Wi to Malcolm and Maryanna (nee Schepka) Ferguson. He married Kathryn M. Dieck on September 11,1978.
Together they have two children Charles W. Ferguson (Raymond) and Amanda M. Ferguson (West Allis).
He grew up in Racine and was a graduate of Horlick High School Class of ’73. Willie served in the Marines from ’73 until ’76. He worked as a Pattern Maker for Industrial, Rite, and Badger Pattern. A car accident forced him to find other work so he went back to school in 1998 attending MATC. He gained experience working in tl1e Media Center while attending classes until graduation in 1999. He also worked in Student Government 1998-1999.
He achieved Associate Degrees in Microco1nputer Specialist Business Analysist (1999) and Network Specialist (2000) from MATC and a Bachelors in Industrial Manage1nent (2005) fi:om Wisconsin Stout. Willie also worked for the US Census 1999-2000. He got to meet Bill Gates and has a picture of the two of them at MATC in the class room while a student. He retired from MATC in May 2023.
Willie moved to Raymond in 1984 and raised his family in the country. He enjoyed the outdoors and its wildlife. Willie enjoyed photography, taking pictures of birds, turkeys, trees, and just about anything else. While not in school he served as Boy Scout Leader and Unit Commissioner for the Wind Lake troop #332.
Surviving are his brothers and sisters Jim (Rosie), Doug (Judy), Brad (Dorothy), Nancy (Mike), Eric (Diane), Margaret, Tom (Lisa). Aunt Kathleen Narus and cousin Ann Narus. Many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by Grandfather William Schepka, Grandmother Ann Schepka, His Father Malcom Ferguson and Mother Maryarrna Jenkins, brothers Malcom and Alex.
Willie enjoyed life as long and as much as he could. He was a great husband, father, son, brother and, friend. He will be greatly missed by all who met him and especially by those he chose to love. Love you too!
There will be a memorial service with military honors for William to be held at a later date.
My deepest condolences. I truly enjoyed seeing Wllie at work. He was always patient, kind, and put a smile on my face.
I am so sorry for your loss… I really, really enjoyed working with Willie. He helped me so many times when I frantically tried making computer or projector work, and he always came to the rescue, always with a smile and encouragement.
I am very sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. I loved working under him at MATC. He was always very kind and always had the best intentions in his heart to help others. Willie introduced me to a lot of people on the MATC Oak Creek campus that I wouldn’t know if it weren’t for him. He was such a kind and gentle soul and he will remain that forever in my memory of him. I am sorry to his family for this loss, but I am happy he was able to get some rest from work before he passed. He really deserved that. Rest in peace Willie <3
As my colleagues at MATC have shared, I knew I could rely on Willie when I needed help with a technology issue. Willie was kind and quick to respond – always with a smile! I extend my deepest sympathy on your loss.
I am sorry to hear that Willie had passed , Willie was a kind man that was always happy to help in anyway He will be missed.
Willie always put a smile on my face when he was busy trying to fix IT issues in my classrooms or lecture halls. He made me laugh as he “thought’ out loud figuring out wires and plugs. He was a joy to see and always worked hard to help others. He will be missed.
Willy always had a great smile, every time and everyday you would see him in the MATC Campus halls he would greet you with a genuine “Hello how are you doing and Have a Great day!!!” Willie Thank you for all your knowledge and patience….you will be missed may you rest in peace.
My deepest sympathhy for you loss.
So Sorry for you loss. I worked with Willy, Willy would often stop in my office to say Hello. He was so kind and funny. He was a big help with technology. Thank you Willie. Rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. Willie was a joy to work with at MATC. He was quick to help and always had a story to tell. Everyone was glad to see Willie. We will all miss him.
Willie was one of the kindest persons I’ve ever known. He was always ready to help. He knew his job very well, and no one ever had to wait long for assistance. I admired his professionalism and strong work ethic.
Wille was also a very caring person. People felt comfortable asking him for help. I enjoyed talking with him, and I will miss him. Rest in peace, dear friend.
I am so sorry for you loss. Willie was a friendly, helpful person. I enjoyed talking with him while we were at work at MATC. He is missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Willie was a great guy to work with, always willing to help and he always did it with a smile. He will be missed.
Willie was an amazing person who brought great stories to life, would help anyone who needed help, and was an all around positive force at MATC. He will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched just by being around. Thank you my friend, for being such a positive, helpful, joyful, and steadfast friend to so many of people; you will be greatly missed my friend.
This news saddens and stuns me. Willie was such a nice man. He was always pleasant and helpful in the South campus FRC.
My condolences to the family. May Willie rest in peace.
Condolences to the family. It seems like yesterday Willie was just working on getting the PC 2 classroom at MATC OC functioning. He was a great guy.
I enjoyed working with Willie, he often shared his life stories with me and I believe he felt very at peace with all he had done, he will be missed by many but his memories will live on.