William “Bill” Dreps, age 69, of Sheboygan passed away Wednesday evening
January 25, 2023. Bill was born July 28, 1953 to the late Hilbert and Lois
(Papendieck) Dreps. Bill attended Sheboygan schools and graduated from South
High School. He was a carpenter, building residential homes in his earlier years
and then commercial buildings in Milwaukee. Bill retired in 2011, but continued to
acquire and operate several rental properties, and enjoyed having a vacation rental
on VRBO.
Bill enjoyed wilderness canoe tripping and guided annual adventures in Canada for
many years with friends and family. Bill also enjoyed applying his carpentry skills
to wooden boat building. He built several canoes and kayaks and then began
sharing that passion with youth through the Sea Scouts program at the yacht club.
Most of all Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his sons Bryan (Anja) Dreps of Sheboygan, and Michael
(Vanessa) Behrens of Arbor Vitae, grandchildren Eleanora and Magnolia Dreps,
Henry and Douglas Behrens, brothers and sisters Bob (Betty Koehl) Dreps of
Madison, Kathy (Art) Bohn of Sheboygan, Jenny Dreps of Florida and Joseph
Dreps of Sheboygan.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry Dreps and his step-mother
Marge.
Family and friends may gather at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1439 S. 12 th
Street on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at
12:00 p.m. Burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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