William "Bill" Wisnauskas

William "Bill" Wisnauskas, 96, of Gardner, died peacefully in his home on Friday, April 19, 2024, with his wife Bernice by his side.

Born in Gardner on July 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Visniauskas) Wisnauskas. Bill attended Gardner High School and graduated in 1955. He was last employed as the Manager of the Lithuanian Club of Gardner until his retirement at 93 years old in 2021. He was previously employed by GEM Crib & Cradle for 29 years and Digital for 14 years.

Bill was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish in Gardner, practicing at Holy Spirit Church and formerly at the Sacred Heart and St. Joseph's Churches. At Sacred Heart, he was a lector and a choir member. He was a member of the Knights of Lithuania for 70 years, serving in the New England District Athol-Gardner Council 10 as president for 24 years and as a trustee for many years. Bill was a member of the Lithuanian Outing Association in Gardner for 70 years, serving as president for one year and as financial secretary for ten years. He was also a member of the Lithuanian Bowling League at Gardner Ten Pins, the Gardner Museum, and the Gardner Senior Center, where he volunteered for five years.

Bill dearly loved his wife of 46 years, Bernice, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends. He enjoyed socializing with his family members and friends, especially while he bartended at the Lithuanian Club. Bill and Bernice always gardened together, although only Bernice had the green thumb! He and Bernice loved traveling, going to Europe 14 times, including five trips to Lithuania. Bill kept up with his cousins in Lithuania until his last days. For many years, he wrote articles for the VYTIS Lithuanian newsletter under the pen name Vincukas. He was very proud of his Lithuanian heritage and was known around town as "Mr. Lithuania."

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bernice (Savulis) Wisnauskas, of Gardner; four nephews, Stephen and Robert Budwick and Paul and Brian Wisnewski; two nieces, Janet Taylor and Nancy Tyree; and several great nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Bill is predeceased by his three siblings, Anthony, Bernard, and Amelia.

A Calling Hour will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from the funeral home, with a Mass at 12:30 p.m. in Annunciation Parish at Holy Spirit Church, 50 Lovewell Street, Gardner, MA. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.