William Joseph Rabideau

William Joseph Rabideau 

May 14, 1969- April 11, 2026

William Joseph Rabideau passed away quietly at home surrounded by loved ones after a yearlong battle with cancer.

He was born in Kaukauna to Ron and Jan Rabideau and went to Kaukauna High School. After high school Bill enlisted in the Navy, where he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. After the Navy he worked as a welder-fabricator at several local companies.

He loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and he owned a number of them over the years. And he enjoyed spending time on his boat with friends. He loved afternoons with his two daughters and their growing families.

Bill is survived by his two daughters whom he loved dearly: Kaite (Zack Pansier) Rabideau and Kiley Rabideau; three grandsons: Wyatt, Burton and Wilder; his special friend Shelly Wilker; as well as his parents: Ron and Jan Rabideau and his sister Susan (Wil Stachour) Rabideau. 

The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their kindness in this difficult time. 

A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Cash & Swillie’s, 701 E. Hyland Ave., Kaukauna. Instead of going to a funeral, he would recommend you get on your Harley and ride. Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna, has been entrusted with assisting the family during this time. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.