Stelzner, William James 'Bill' age 67, passed away surrounded by family on April 7, 2024 at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

Bill graduated from Edina High School in 1974 and went on to attend Hennepin Technical College. A Press Operator for over 40 years, Bill was a source of pride for his employer and a reliable, knowledgeable, and trusted friend for the co-workers he worked alongside.

Bill had a love for collecting and driving anything with a motor, particularly cars, and was an active member of the Camaro Car Club. He enjoyed a life-long passion for riding and restoring snowmobiles and looked forward to annual trips to northern Minnesota and Michigan to ride with friends.

When he wasn't driving a motorized vehicle he was usually listening to music and spending time with his family, friends, and whomever he was with. Bill was an easy-going, pleasant, and happy soul, with a magnetic personality. He was loved by everyone who knew him.

Survived by his loving wife of 42 years Kim Stelzner, son James (Pa) Stelzner, daughters Kelly (Edward) Schultz and Jessica (Jacob) Giertz, 10 grandchildren, and sisters Muffy Baron and Debbie Sinclair. Preceded in death by parents Everett and Phyllis Stelzner.

A funeral service to celebrate Bill's life will be held on Friday, May 10 at 11am at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN. Visitation will start at 10am.

Published on April 28, 2024