William "Bill" Rothlisberger

The service will be livestreamed below starting at 1:45 PM. Aug. 1, 1954 - July 8, 2021 FARGO, N.D. - William “Bill” Rothlisberger, 66, Fargo, N.D., died Thursday, July 8, in Rosewood on Broadway. William (Bill) Charles Rothlisberger was born August 1, 1954, to Richard and Mathilda Rothlisberger. Bill spent the first 12 years of his life in Martin, ND, where he had many good memories of small town living. He called it his own Mayberry. He especially enjoyed summers at Lake Metigoshe at his grandparents’ lake cabin. The family moved to Fargo in 1966 where he attended Fargo North High School, and Wahpeton School of Science. Bill worked hard and played hard. He was a man of many talents. His friends and family loved to listen to him jam some bluesy tunes, completely by ear, on whatever piano was available. Others were in awe at his ability to play pool. A glorious moment was winning the Minnesota State Singles Championship. He was a great chef and was always excited to try and share new recipes. Bill was also an excellent artist. His talent for drawing and building led to his career as a designer and builder. His creations included custom fish houses, pool tables, gazebos, decks, home additions, etc. His work was with perfection. Bill never married. Over the years, he had several four-legged furry companions which he adored and who adored him. He appreciated his friends very much and always looked forward to a grill out and a game of billiards in the “Pool Garage”. You always knew what to expect when you got there: Bill in his Carhart t-shirt and jeans, cigarette in one hand, pool cue in the other…and an Old Milwaukee close by. It was during these encounters that he and his friends would visualize the next project. His creativity never did end. Just days before his death, he was planning the drawing of a new “walker”. Bill said a few weeks before his death “I’m a rule breaker and always have been. They won’t let me break any more rules here; therefore, it’s time for me to hit the road.” His decision to discontinue dialysis after 6 years of twice weekly sessions was courageous and without complaint. Bill was lucky to have had many lifelong friends who took the time to visit him during his final weeks of life. They shared some treasured memories, home brewed beer and much laughter. We would like to acknowledge our appreciation to Brad and Sherri Morris for their enormous support since Bill’s stroke; Chris Bergquist and Peggy Markey who provided many days and evenings of entertainment on Fox Lake; Judy Paul for her absolute kindness in a variety of ways, and the patience and understanding from all staff at Sanford Dialysis (Mary), and Rosewood on Broadway (Jessica, Phoenix, and all). Bill will be very much missed and leaves behind his siblings, James (JeLai) Rothlisberger, Barbara (Brad) Olson, Cheryl (Pat) Schmidt, nephews, nieces, etc... Arrangements will be at Boulger Funeral Home. The family asks that any memorials be given to the FM Humane Society. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with a visitation starting at 1:30 PM.