William Erling Classon, 71, passed away on July 10, 2021 due to COPD and lung disease.

William was born on April 7, 1950 to Edmund and Carol (Jackson) Classon in Kewaunee, Wisconsin.  He had a great childhood fishing, hunting, and trapping with his father and grandfather, Edmund.

After high school he joined the United States Marine Corp.  William completed Scout Sniper school and earned the title of Scout Sniper.  He served multiple tours in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart Medal for the bravery he displayed and the sacrifices he made serving his country.

After returning from Vietnam, he opened his own business as a gunsmith.  It was there that he met his future wife, Kelly Bovee.  They were married and had two children, Ashley and Randy.

William loved riding his motorcycle with his friends and working on them.  He truly enjoyed fishing and anything outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; sisters, Gale Berhliner and Barb Pazdera; son, Randy Classon of Colorado; daughters, Ashley Classon of Spearfish, and Heather and Robin Classon of Kewaunee, WI; and step daughter, Brittany.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday July 26, 2021 at the Deadwood VFW Post 5969.