Indian Time - A Voice from the Eastern Door

May 25th, 1958 – September 8th, 2021

Billy died unexpectedly on September 8, 2021, in Toronto. In his early life Billy was a wandering spirit, traveling in the 70's with the White Roots of Peace. Through those travels Billy met many people from Indian Country. He was also present during some of our people's great struggles during that era (Alcatraz and Wounded Knee). His travels lead him to settle in Wisconsin for many years where he still has many friends and family.

Billy is survived by his uncle, Dennis and an aunt, Harriet. His sisters, JoAnne (Ken) and Roberta. His children, James (Brenna), Waylon (Jen), Aaron and Allie (Heath). By grandchildren, Dylan, Dezbah, Atraedeis and Aurelia. Nieces, Patti and Melissa. Great niece, Elizabeth (Chase), great nephew, Michael and great-great nephew, Heath. Companion, Heather, chosen son, Dan and chosen daughter, Cheryl-Ann.

He was pre-deceased by his mother, Rita, grandmother, Annie and stepfather, Bobby.

Tentative arrangements for Billy will include burial at the Longhouse Cemetery with a meal to follow scheduled for Saturday September 25, 2021.