William “Bill” Keith Flath, 80, Escanaba, passed away on Saturday October 11, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 25, 1945 in Escanaba, son of the late Earl and Edna (Cuttner) Flath. On February 17, 1967 he married the former Patricia “Patsy” Deiter in Gladstone, MI.
Bill loved going for his daily rides, and all who knew him sure hoped they weren’t behind him! He also enjoyed going to camp, was an avid Packer fan and also loved to have a beer or two with friends.
He is survived by four children: Todd (Joan) Flath, Ed (Sara) Flath, Earl (friend: Ann) Flath and Shirley Flath, seven grandchildren: Megan, Mitchell, Nicholas, Bianca, Dylan, Dustin and Gage, five great-grandchildren: four siblings: Patricia, Jeanne, Jimmy and Dennis, his dog: Gabby, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also, amongst all his great friends, was a special friend: Gary Lambert.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a granddaughter: Destiny and five siblings: Francis, Pauline, Donald, Eileen and Maxine.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no public services. His family will celebrate his life at a later date.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Flath family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.
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"You will be forever loved and missed. RIP Uncle Billy 🙏🏻"
-Edna Miller -
"Dear Cousin Edna, and Cousin Patt, May your loved one rest in eternal peace. (mon13oct2025)"
-Jan (Kidd) Dahn -
"Our condolences to the entire family. I will never forget all the great family memories out at the Ford River home growing up. You will be missed."
-Scott Frappier and family -
"Bill was a wonderful man, he was a loyal friend to my father before he passed away. Thank you Bill, may you rest in peace. Sending sympathy to all the family and friends 🙏"
-Donna Motto -
"My deepest sympathies to your family.Many great family memories growing up. Rest in peace."
-Marty Morley -
"Thanks Bill for your remarkable way of making every day life issues seem less important. What was important that you communicated with people in a way most people can't. With a smile on your face and your simple logic will always roll a day rest in peace, bro.."
-Ralph Rivard -
"Worked with Bill at Mead… great man… but yes.. u never want to be following him.. I will miss that man🙏"
-Tim Shea -
" All our thoughts and prayers to the family. We will miss his smile and our long visits in Menards but we will carry many happy memories with us forever."
-Jim and Lorrie Deiter
