Wild Bill Gelbke
1938–1978 (age 40)
Biography
Wild Bill Gelbke lived with a restless curiosity and inventive spirit that drew others into his orbit with admiration. At Fort Howard Memorial Park he is remembered for the creative energy and bold imagination he brought to every endeavor.
His memory encourages us to honor daring ideas and to pursue passions with courage, knowing that boldness can inspire others long after we are gone.