William “Bill” A. Hamilton, 70, of Rewey, Wisconsin, died on Monday, August 19, 2024, of natural causes. Bill was born on September 28, 1953, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of Ora A. and Eileen R. (Kenny) Hamilton. He graduated from Iowa Grant High School in 1971 and attended UW-Platteville. On January 12, 1974, Bill was united in marriage to Gloria James in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
Bill had an exceptional work ethic his entire life and was often balancing two jobs. For 35 years, he worked at Nelson Muffler (Cummins) in Mineral Point and owned and operated Hamilton Tree Service. Even in retirement, he worked six days a week cutting trees and doing what he loved. Bill’s pride in the village of Rewey was second to none. He served his community by taking on roles as Village President, 2nd Assistant Chief for the Rewey Volunteer Fire Department, and volunteering on the Rock Church Cemetery Board. Bill was also a founding member of the Rewey Conservation Club, now known as the Tri-County Sportsman’s Club.
Gifted with the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone, Bill made fast friends, a trait that served him well during his bartending days where he met the love of his life, Gloria James while she was playing drums in the band Country Queens. He always enjoyed sharing stories over an ice-cold Busch Light and his incredible memory could recall many a tale. Bill never forgot a face or a name. His warmth and charm left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered…