William A. Zanola, 76, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls.

He was born March 9, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Dominic and Mary (Lecci) Zanola.

William grew up in Bay View, Wis. and graduated from Bay View High School, Class of 1957. He married Sherry Ronback in Milwaukee in 1958; she preceded him in death in 2001. William worked for the City of St. Francis, Wis., as a police officer, retiring in 1991.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and spending time with his family and friends.

William is survived by his three children, Robert M. (Susan) Zanola, St. Francis, Terri M. (Randy) Mickelson, Muskego, Wis. and Gail A. (Pat) McMurry, Racine, Wis.; four grandchildren, James Lychwick, Katie Zanola and Samantha and Haley Mickelson; two great-grandchildren, Ilannie Zanola and Landyn Lychwick and two nephews, Anthony and Jeff Zanola.

In addition to his parents and wife, Sherry, he was preceded in death by his son, David and brother, Robert S. Zanola.

In accordance with William’s wishes private services will be held at a later date.

The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls to honor William’s Legacy of Life.

You may light a candle in remembrance of William or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com