Sports

Funeral Held For Long-Time South Milwaukee Coach

Bill Spaltholz passed away at age 86.

Funeral services were held Wednesday for a man who many Oak Creek residents might be familiar with - Hall of Fame South Milwaukee football coach Bill Spaltholz.

Spaltholz died last week at age 86. He won 150 career games and was inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1986. South Milwaukee named its football field in his honor.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at , 3401 E. Puetz Road in Oak Creek.

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Check out more about Spaltholz at South Milwaukee Blog.


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