As is our custom, at the request of NAFUSA an American flag was flown over Main Justice, placed in a commemorative box and presented to his family as a token of the regard with which Bill was held by his colleagues. Bill was honored at a ceremony at the Federal Courthouse in Milwaukee on May 18, 2018. Retired federal judge (and former AUSA) Charles N. Clevert delivered remarks and presented to Bill’s family with the United States flag that had flown over Main Justice in Bill’s honor at the request of NAFUSA.  Judge Clevert noted that Bill served wilth great distinction as United States Attorney and was known as a man of great integrity and commitment to the legal community in Wisconsin, both in his government work and private practice.  In moving remarks, Judge Clevert choked up when he noted that Bill forever changed Clevert’s life when Bill hired Clevert as the first African-American AUSA in Wisconsin history, putting Clevert on a path that led to him becoming Wisconsin’s first African American federal judge. It is a testament to Bill that he never sought personal recognition for his work in advancing and mentoring many young lawyers in Milwaukee’s legal community.

The presentation was attended by members of Bill’s family, current and former members of the Milwaukee U.S. Attorney’s Office, including current U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Krueger, and other lawyers in the community. NAFUSA was represented by life member Steve Biskupic (ED Wisconsin 2002-2009). In the photograph below, Judge Clevert (left) presents the flag to two of Bill’s daughters, Sara Mauermann (center) and Margaret Mulligan (right). Bill will be greatly missed by the legal community if Milwaukee.