William Charles Tessmer

William Charles Tessmer, age 70, of Pillager passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from heart complications. Bill was born in Wheaton, MN on April 24, 1952, to Raymond & Violet (Pearson) Tessmer. The family lived Beardsley on the family farm, until Raymond got a job at Northern Pacific Railroad Shop in Brainerd. He purchased a home in Pillager and moved his family there in the summer of 1953. Bill spent the rest of his life in Pillager, graduating in 1971. He started his construction career by helping build his sister’s home when he was 14, and continued to work for Capp Homes and President Homes, before going on his own. He successfully built many homes throughout the state. Bill also proudly served his country in the US Army.

Bill is survived by his children: Marcie Singh, William Tessmer, Jr. and Kimberly (Garret Hicks) Tessmer; siblings: Eileen Maust, Jim Tessmer and Deanne Tessmer; grandchildren: Riley Dabill, Lily Hicks, Kody Tessmer and Maxwell Singh; father-in-law, James Sullivan.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Violet; beloved wife, Tammy; mother-in-law, Linda Sullivan; brother-in-law, Wesley Maust.

A gathering of Family & Friends Bill will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 4-7PM at Halvorson Taylor Life Events Center. Military honors will be at 5PM. Interment in Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager.