In Loving Memory of William “Bill “ Peter Valentine

William “Bill” Peter Valentine, 86, former resident of Raton and Springer, NM, Soldiers Grove WI, and Lubbock, TX, passed away  on November 9^th,  2014 in Lubbock, TX. 

Bill was born in Raton, New Mexico on October 22, 1928 to Jack Valentine and Amelia Tomasi.  He is survived by his wife, Tina Valentine of Lubbock, TX;  children, Jim Hoschouer, (Cindy) of  Bozeman, MT, Cindy of  Twin Falls, ID, William Jr, (Dung) of  Duncanville, TX, Patricia (Bill) of Scottsdale, AZ,  Susan   (Ronnie) of  Raton, NM, Frank ( Teri) of  Blancherville, WI, Linda (David) of  Richland Center,  WI, Jackie of  Prairie du Chien, WI, John of  Soldiers Grove, WI, Ralph (Christine) of Sun Prairie, WI,  Paul of  Deerfield, WI;  Step-sons , Joe    (Carrie) Garcia of Austin TX,  John Garcia of  Rowlett  TX;   brother, Tom  of  Aubrey, TX, sisters, Dora (Hartman) of Susanville,  CA, Betty (Brown) Raton, NM,  29 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild,  38 great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces.   He is preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers; Frank, Jack, Joseph; sisters; Mary Ann, and Katherine.

Bill was a life-long dairy farmer, avid cowboy and a veteran of the Korean War. He also worked at the New Mexico Boys School in Springer, NM; the Wyalusing Academy in Prairie du Chien, WI; and with Pinkerton Security in Richland Center, WI. He was a member of the Soldiers Grove American Legion Post 220.  He will be missed for his kind heart, love of family, warm smile, and great sense of humor.  

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18^th, 2014, at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Gays Mills, WI. and also one hour before the service at the church.  The memorial mass will be held November 19^th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church, Gays Mills, WI., with interment immediately following at St. Philip Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the veterans’ organization of your choice.