Born Friday, February 10, 1939 in Marinette, Wi to the late William John Farnsworth Sr. and Violet Gove Farnsworth. William proudly served his country in The United States Air Force for 20 years. He worked as an air traffic controller for 40 years. William enjoyed sailing, golf, fishing, camping, watching the Dodgers game, and collecting beer steins.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Karen Farnsworth, son, William John Farnsworth III, daughters, Janet Wells (Gary), Debbie Adams, Kerry Hurt and Kristen Tepper (Jeff); 7 grandchildren, and
3 great- grandchildren.