William L. Portz

William "Bill" L. Portz passed away October 14, 2021. He was born in Sutherland, Nebraska in October 1938 to Frances (Froman) & Albert "Bud" Portz. He was 2nd of 6 children. The family moved to Wyoming and Bill graduated from Midwest High School in 1956. He went into the Navy right after graduation. He met Joyce Rushing and settled in Illinois, where they had 2 children Sheri (Fuller) and James. They moved back to Wyoming and Bill went to work for the Uranium Mine in the Gas Hills as a chief chemist for many years. In 1983 he bought the Arcade Bar of Edgerton, Wyoming where he continued to run until his passing. He married JoAnn Pickenpaugh.

Bill loved to camp, hunt, and fish with his brothers and family. He was an avid reader. He was a big supporter of Midwest schools, the Biker Poker runs, and the annual Salt Creek Days.

Bill is survived by his wife, daughter, Sheri Fuller of Casper; brothers, Roger Portz of Yuma, Arizona, Edward Portz of Arroyo Grande, California; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in life by: his parents, Albert and Frances; love of his life, Joyce; son, James (Jimmie); sisters, Judy Reynolds and Pat Wood; and brother, Bernard Portz.

A private memorial service will be held at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.