Will Erdman III Obituary (1954 - 2022)

Willard (Will) Valentine Erdman III, 67 of Hayward, CA passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2022. Will was born on May 12, 1954 in Manitowoc, WI. He is preceded in death by his parents Willard (Bud) Erdman, Jr. and Shirley Ann Kretche Erdman. Will is survived by two siblings Christine (Geri Torti) Erdman, Madison, WI; Julie (Steve) Kubsch, Normal, IL; niece Erika (Colin) Fiola, St. Louis, MO; nephew Matt (Kristen) Kubsch, Normal, IL; great nephews Pascal Fiola, Theodore and Oliver Kubsch; aunt Mrs. Carol Madson, Naperville, IL; cousins Sarah McCormack, Lafayette, CO; Mary Aldworth, Forest Park, IL, Joan Walsh and John Zabel, Manitowoc, WI. Will graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a business degree. He began his professional life in the insurance industry but transitioned to a career in sales where he leveraged his quick wit and ability to build relationships. In 1989, Will headed west to his beloved Northern California where he resided for the rest of his life. Will had an incredible circle of friends, many of whom he met through three of his passions - tennis, cycling, and travel. Will never met a stranger and loved to make people laugh over a cold beer. Everyone who had the honor of knowing Will loved him and he loved them back. Will took pride in maintaining friendships and had an extraordinary talent for recognizing the good in people. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc, WI. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a philanthropy of your choosing in honor of Will Erdman.